Reason and Romance (River Valley Book 1) by Young Jenn

Author:Young, Jenn [Young, Jenn]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-12-08T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Adrian studied her reflection in the bathroom mirror. She’d adjusted her dress for what seemed like the umpteenth time, so it would drape her body just right. She’d even practiced walking in her new stilettos. Her hair and makeup were all set. Now if only she could just stop being so nervous.

She pressed a hand to her abdomen. The funny thing was, she hadn’t been nervous at that infamous party, but she’d had her anger and heartbreak to hold her up. This was her first true social outing. If it went well tonight, then maybe, just maybe, things would get better.

Squaring her shoulders, she stepped into the hallway. She could hear the murmur of voices in the foyer. “She had better be going with us,” Quentin was saying. “I don’t want her skipping out—hot damn!”

All conversation died as they turned, one by one. Her mouth curved into a sudden, dangerous smile as she glided across the foyer. She’d spent hours searching for the right “take-no-prisoners” Homecoming dress. Since Justin was doing his best imitation of a human tomato, she rather thought it had worked.

She knew what he was seeing. The dress was a deep, rich crimson, one that complemented her dark hair and eyes. It draped in a deep V across her chest, banded on the edges by brushed satin. The straps crossed beneath her breasts and met at the small of her naked back. The finishing touch was a straight skirt that would have been almost chaste, had it not boasted a slit that went straight from her ankle almost to her hip. All in all, it was one that she would never have worn for Jason.

Grant was the first one to speak. “Hell of a dress, Adrian.”

His words broke the silence because by then her father found his voice. “Good God, Adrian.” He waved vaguely in her direction. “Don’t you think you’ll get cold? Maybe you should change into something else.”

Alex’s mother came to her rescue. “Now, now,” Karen soothed, taking his arm and leading him away. “She looks beautiful …”

Quentin beat Justin to Adrian’s side. “Baby, if that’s not the ultimate fuck-me dress, it should be,” he whispered. Not even he was stupid enough to use his normal voice in her father’s presence. “I’ll keep you warm.”

She shook her head. “I’m not your date. Remember that.”

“What if I don’t want to remember?”

“I’ll remind you forcefully.”

She didn’t know which dismayed her more: the fact that Quentin would inevitably be hitting on her all night long or the fact that he’d brought Vaughn Mackintosh as his date.

Vaughn’s laugh rang out. She’d been standing in the back, but now she came forward. “Oh, honey, don’t you think you’re being unfair to our poor, widdle Quentin? With a dress like that …” She shook her head and tsk-tsked. “I think we’ll be seeing collective amnesia from the male population tonight.”

Adrian inclined her head. “I like your dress,” she said politely. She thought Vaughn had complimented her, but it was hard to tell.

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