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moment.”
    “How much of that did you hear?”
    Jared took a deep breath. “How much of what did I hear?”
    Melissa nodded slowly, looking him up and down.
    “You really didn’t happen to overhear any part of my phone conversation?”
    “I thought you’d gone back to your office once that call came in.”
    Finally, Melissa gave a small smile. “Okay then. I am sorry about earlier. I do look forward to working with you. We’ll set something up for later in the week.”
    Jared tried not to shake as Melissa walked back around the corner and headed for her car. His mind was reeling as he tried to figure out what to do. Taletha would probably want to know. But he couldn’t bear the thought of ratting Melissa out. Even though she had done something wrong, he couldn’t bring himself to spread the information around. He knew it would be all over the news soon enough. Melissa didn’t need him interfering.
     

Chapter Three

    “Done for the day?”
    Carly jumped at the sound of Jared’s voice behind her. She’d spent more effort trying not to think about him than she had actually dancing. She didn’t appreciate him breaking her concentration as she was trying to not imagine him in her shower.
    “Yeah, finally. I can’t believe how booked I’ve been. I thought that once you showed up, my schedule would ease up a little, but apparently, students keep enrolling, most of them in hopes of getting to take lessons from you. I’m not really complaining, though. It’s always nice to have money.”
    “It’s even nicer to have a good way to spend it. What are your plans for the night? Do you want to head out to the Golden Cattle Club instead?”
    “No, thanks. The last thing I want to do after dealing with students all day is go social dancing at a club where I’m never going to get the chance to relax.”
    “I never pegged you as such a snob.”
    “It’s not that I’m a snob. Sometimes, professional dancers just get tired. I teach dance eight hours a day, and sometimes ten or twelve if there have been scheduling snafus and Taletha needs me to fill in for someone. There are times when I’ve gone social dancing and been tied up all night without even a moment to sit. And sometimes, I just want to hang out, enjoy a beer, and not be on my feet.”
    “Why don’t you just refuse people who ask you to dance?”
    Carly gave a small smile. “You know how it works—there aren’t many acceptable reasons to reject people who ask you. If I go out to the Golden Cattle Club, I’m not going to have a chance to unwind.”
    “But if you’re there with someone, people might leave you alone a little more than they would otherwise. You know, if they think there’s something going on between us.
    Carly resisted blushing. “That’s true, but…” She trailed off, struggling to find the right words. There wasn’t anything between them—yet. She didn’t want to say anything that would ruin the possibility.
    “I’ll buy you a drink.”
    “What if I don’t drink?”
    “Then I’ll buy you a soda. Do you really not drink?”
    “No, I do. I was just, um…”
    “You were testing me.”
    “Maybe.” Carly was half worried she’d offended him and half-hoped that she had, so he’d storm off and leave her alone and she wouldn’t have to struggle with her feelings in his presence. Instead, he stepped closer to her, so near that she could smell his natural musk beneath the cologne he’d splashed on his neck.
    “So did I pass?”
    Carly raised her eyebrows. “You’re not mad?”
    “We all have standards. Nothing wrong with making sure I meet yours before you agree to go out with me. So, did I pass the test, and may I buy you a drink?”
    “Only because you used ‘may’ instead of ‘can.’ I happen to be a bit of a stickler for good grammar.” Carly couldn’t help but grin. He was getting more irresistible by the second.
    Just one drink , she told herself as they left the studio. Just one drink, and then you’ll