21. I Don't Think So.

DIANE

I can still feel Leo's warm breaths on the side of my neck, and now that he is even much closer, I helplessly pick up the fruity scent of his cologne.

It envelopes my senses, and for a moment, I think about letting him linger a while longer…..

Crystal clears her throat beside me, bringing me back. She shifts a little on my other arm that she's grasping onto, while Dante rests his elbows on the counter, shifting his inquisitive eyes between Leo and me. My belly churns when his whiskey brown eyes lock on me again, not shifting to Leo anymore.

I guess it's time I—

“You look hot.” Leo speaks again, amusement clearly evident in his voice. That amusement in his voice feels like he is toying with me.

Nevertheless, it has me finally taking the risk of turning to face him squarely.

“Thanks Leo, seems like we are in the same party afterall,” I bite out, forcing a smile on my face.

“Yeah we are,” a smug smile is on his face, his bright sexy eyes still on me.

Despite how much my body seems