Behind Familiar Eyes

Valerie’s POV

I could feel through the bond that Darius was coming closer, likely stalking up behind me, ready to put a stop to this moment. I was still annoyed with him and didn’t want to have to deal with him right now. This man seemed harmless enough. What was the danger in having one dance?

“Thank you,” I told the man. “I’d like to dance.”

The man smiled, then tugged me forward, closer to the