Mistletoe Magic (It's All About the Mistletoe Book 1) by Laura Ann

Author:Laura Ann [Ann, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: clean and wholesome romance
Publisher: Angel Music, LLC
Published: 2019-10-20T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 5

“Lane!”

The voice shocked Lane so severely, she jumped out of Pierce’s arms as if a child caught with a cookie. Heat shot through her neck and cheeks and she cleared her throat to bring herself back under control. Being in Pierce’s arms had been utter heaven, but it had muddled her mind. It had all started to feel real and Lane was suddenly grateful for the interruption before she did something stupid. Like pull him under the mistletoe and lay one on him.

Without any further warning, thin arms were thrown around Lane’s neck, nearly strangling her to death.

“Oof! Good to see you, Grace,” Lane managed to rasp out.

“It’s been so long!” Grace said with a laugh, rocking the two women back and forth. “How have you been?” Grace finally allowed Lane to breathe and stepped an arm’s length away from her. “Oh my gosh, you look gorgeous!” Her eyes drifted to Pierce’s. “How have you kept your hands to yourself all evening?” she teased.

“GRACE!” Lane gave her friend the universal, wide-eyed look of every woman who ever wanted someone else to zip it.

Grace laughed and waved Lane’s concerns away. “He knows I’m joking...” she winked at Pierce, “don’t ya, Pierce?”

Pierce grinned widely and grabbed Lane’s hand, pulling her back against his chest. “No teasing necessary. It’s been a practice in self restraint tonight, that’s for sure.”

Grace laughed delightedly. “You always were a smooth talker, Pierce. Nearly all of us girls were in love with you at one time or another.”

Lane squeezed her eyes tight and her hot cheeks felt as if they could melt sand into glass. Not real. It’s not real. He’s acting a part.

At Grace’s words, her date groaned. “Geez, Grace. Lay off, huh?”

Lane’s eyes snapped open, turning to the man next to her beautiful friend. “Hi,” she said with a smile. “I’m Lane.” She reached out her hand.

“Vaugh,” the man said with a frown.

Lane’s eyes went to Grace, who was chewing her lip.

“We work together,” Grace whispered, glancing around to make sure no one else overheard.

“Ah, gotcha.” Lane smiled. “So what do you do, Vaughn? Are you another artist?”

Vaughn snorted and folded his arms.

Geez, this guy is cranky. What’s his deal? Couldn’t Grace find someone a little more... like her?

“I’m a carpenter. I work for the art gallery Grace is at, building display tables and custom frames.”

“Wow! That’s really neat!” Lane tried to keep her voice peppy. Vaughn’s brooding was a serious drag on the mood of the dance.

When Vaughn didn’t say anything more, Lane looked to Grace, who was uncharacteristically glaring at her date. Uh oh. Grace never gets mad. Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea.

“How have you been?” Grace broke the awkward silence. “Social media just isn’t enough to keep up with each other.” She smiled.

Lane returned the gesture. “Good! Busy. The hospital never seems to slow down, ya know?”

Grace nodded quickly. “I wouldn’t exactly know, but I can imagine.”

“Yeah, you’re good with your imagination,” Vaughn muttered so low that Lane almost didn’t hear him.

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