Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 680

“May I invite you to a dance?” Silas inquired.

Rose stood up gracefully and placed her hand in his palm. “Of course.”

Silas noticed the tears glistening in the corners of her eyes in the soft light. He tightened his grip on her

hand, which startled her, prompting a futile attempt by her to break free from his hold.

“Is something wrong? Do you regret your decision?” Silas inquired, raising an eyebrow.

“No, but why did you pinch my hand?” Rose grumbled.

“I can’t pinch your feet, can I?” he teased, finding humor in the odd question.

“You” Rose began, but her retort was cut short as Silas twirled her gracefully by the waist. After a

dizzying spin, she found herself dancing to the rhythm of the music with him.

“Did you cry just now?” he whispered, glancing at her reddened eyes as his hand rested on the small of

her back.

tears. I was yawning,” she denied, but was

could have been

she retorted, her teeth

or you wouldn’t

I forgot to mention,” Silas interjected with

“What is it?”

with him. “After you left the accident scene, I called

you were at

Π

him, biting her lip in

will be in touch with you tomorrow. I don’t

costs,” he quipped, leaning in with a mischievous grin.

you some

Silas had to be one of

an urge to stomp on his foot with

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been by Lily’s side throughout the party but couldn’t help scanning the room for Alyssa. She was nowhere to be found,

sense of unease crept over