Wilde Legacy - Chapter 50

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They were still bantering with each other when they heard the first chords of a slow dance song.
Ryder shifted uncomfortably. "I guess we should give this one a pass, right?"

"What!?" Audrey laughed and shook her head. "No way! Come here."
The next thing he knew Audrey was pulling him into her arms.

Everyone was trying to show off their best moves for their significant others. Showing off, however, wasn't a part of Ryder's plans. He needed all his concentration focused on avoiding Audrey's feet.

It didn't take long for Audrey to realize Ryder's lack of ability. She leaned close and whispered, "Just relax and follow my lead."
Ryder raised a brow. "I thought that's what I was already doing."

Finally the torture was over. Ryder let out a sigh of relief. "I swear, that was the longest slow dance song ever created."
Audrey laughed. "Oh, come on. It was fun."
"Sure," Ryder conceded. "You were having fun torturing me."

The prom ended a couple of hours later. Ryder and Audrey ambled outside.
"You can admit it now, Audrey. You're glad I invited you."
"Nuh-uh." Audrey shook her head vigorously. "I only came because I felt sorry for you."
Ryder smirked. "Right..."
She stomped her foot. "I mean it."
His smile widened. "I'm sure you do."

Their limo arrived, interrupting their mock discussion.

They were silent for most of the ride back to Audrey's home. The adrenaline rush had died down, leaving them exhausted. Ryder was almost asleep by the time the limo stopped in front of Audrey's condo. He opened his eyes and watched as she stepped out of the car.
"Bye, Audrey," he said sleepily.
"See you around, Ryder."
He heard the limo door close and promptly fell asleep.

Perversely, as soon as he got home, all his sleepiness vanished. He kept replaying the night's events in his mind. Slow dancing aside, he'd had a great prom night.

A few days later it was time for Marina and Theo's long awaited three-days get-away. They'd arranged for Ryder to stay with his sisters until Sunday, the day all the kids would join them for a celebratory double birthday lunch at the hotel.

They checked in quickly and waited impatiently for the concierge to give them the key to their master suite.


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