Well Played

ZACK

After Isabella disappeared, I turned to leave the dance floor, but Emily stepped in my way. This girl doesn’t give up easily. This may be what Isabella was talking about when referring to me. I thought about it only for a moment before dismissing the idea. No, I wasn’t that thirsty. Right?

I smiled and gestured for Emily to take my arm, which she happily did. The moment I led her to the middle of the floor, she spun me around and pulled me roughly against her chest. Her bravado took me aback, but I didn’t have time to grasp the moment as Emily expertly guided us to the music. She was surprisingly light on her feet, never breaking eye contact. I was always the lead, so this was new to me. I wasn’t sure if I liked it, but I dared not intercede with a woman on a mission. Once the song ended, we sent praises to the band.

Emily bowed and said, “Thank you, Alpha Zack, for allowing me at least one dance for the night.”

I helped her upright. “It is me that should be thanking you, Em