They’d shared one magical day together.One.And he hadn’t even bothered to stick around after.
The music’s volume hid her loud sigh. For her entire adult life, all Jenna had ever wanted was to be successful with her nursing career and to find a nice guy to settle down with. Adrian Walker was a lot of things, but she wasn’t sure nice was one of them.
Jenna stole a glance at the man who was holding her a little too closely. Tall, dark, and model-worthy, Amanté was every woman’s dream. He’d also been very nice to her so far. So why didn’t she feel the least bit attracted to him?
Maybe nice was overrated.
Or maybe it’s because he’s not Adrian.
Wanting to scream at her inner self, Jenna attempted to shake her frustration away. Almost immediately, she closed her eyes and waited for the sudden wave of dizziness to subside.
Damn. Those drinks must have been stronger than she’d originally thought.
Deciding she’d better go back to the hotel before she lost all ability to think clearly, Jenna stopped dancing. “I need to call it a night.” She smiled politely. “Thanks for the drink and the dancing.”
“But the night is so young.” He pouted as he reached an arm around her waist and pulled her to him. His obvious erection poked against her lower belly.
Yeah, that’s not happening, buddy.
Doing her best not to react, Jenna gently freed herself from his hold once more. “I’ve been working all day, and I’m really tired.”
“Your friends are still having a good time.” Amanté tipped his head in Marie’s direction. “At least let me drive you to the hotel.”
His words gave her pause. Had she told him she was staying in a hotel? No, she was almost positive she hadn’t. Maybe he’d just assumed she wasn’t a Gulfside Harbor native.
Or maybe he’s some creep who’s trying to get into your pants.
Jenna blinked slowly, noticing how the music’s steady beat had become oddly soothing. Feeling even more lightheaded than before, she once again thanked the man—Amanté—and made her way over to Marie and the others.
“I’m heading out.”
“Already?” Marie looked at her watch. “It’s barely eleven.”
“I know, but I’m not feeling very well. I don’t think the alcohol is settling right.”
Marie chuckled. “Too many drinks, huh?”
“Actually, I only had two, but damn. They must’ve been strong.”
“I’d say so.” One of the other women laughed. “You look like you can hardly stand up straight.”
Marie chuckled as she linked her arm with Jenna’s. “Okay, Lightweight. Let’s go.”
“No.” Jenna slid her arm free. “Stay. You’re having too much fun for me to ruin it.”
Woah. She’d definitely slurred the last few words of that sentence.
“You know the rule,” Marie locked elbows with her again. “No one goes anywhere alone.”
Rules, shmules.
Jenna’s shoulders shook with a silent giggle, but she immediately cleared her throat…and tried clearing her head.
“Really, I’m good.”Liar.“There’s no sense in you guys ending your night early because of me.”
“Fine. How about this?” Marie got on her phone and began typing on her screen. “I’ll order us a cab back to the hotel. I’ll go with to make sure you get inside okay, and then have the driver bring me back here.”
“But…you’ll be alone on the ride back.”