CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

Classical symphony filled the air, stopping Noah’s hand from wandering further up Ruby’s thigh. She watched a smirk spread across his face at her stained cheeks. “Dance with me,” Noah ordered huskily. Ruby barely managed a nod, knowing that denying an opportunity to be even closer to Noah was the least of her interests. Noah breathed out and slipped a hand to her waist, leading her back to the gala hall. Ruby could still feel the burning stare in the back of her head. She had expected to lose Aiden in the crowd, but wherever she went, she could still feel the familiar shiver that ran down her spine when he was near. Ruby’s mind returned to Noah. His arm was still wrapped around her waist, while his other hand held hers as they swayed together. His eyes on her pushed away the thought of Aiden. His intoxicating scent blurred her thoughts, and Ruby could feel herself relax in his hold. The pleasure of being held by him made her move closer. His warm body pressing against hers almost m