Sarah kissed everyone good-bye, and Molly did the same, pausing to squeeze Amy’s hand before she left. “Keep well, my dear. I hope to see you soon.”
“You, too,” Amy said, still slightly breathless from Daniel’s look.
“I’m going to see what the doctors on the ward thought about the show.” Lexi winked. “Don’t worry, Danno. I won’t let Leona near you.” Chuckling, she walked over to her friends.
A jolt went through Amy. Leona was here? She cast Daniel a wry grin. “Have you seen her tonight?”
“Are you kidding? I’ve had to duck into the men’s room three times to avoid her.”
“Our…little ruse didn’t work?”
“Not really, but I don’t want to talk about her now.”
“Anything you say.” She took his hands in hers and pretended not to be scorched by the heat of his bare skin. “Your family is right, you know? You should be proud. Your work is unbelievable.”
“I’m glad you like it.” He wound their fingers together.
“I love it. And I’m glad to see the preshow jitters are gone. You were so nervous before.”
He stared at her, his blue eyes darkening.
Her stomach lurched. “Daniel?”
His gaze took on a predatory hue.
“Are you okay?”
He blinked. “I need fresh air. Come with me?”
“Of course.”
With her hand still clasped in his, Daniel turned and walked toward the balcony.