Samantha’s POV
Tyler’s hand was steady and gentle on my back as he led me away from Kade. The moment we were out of Kade’s line of sight, I finally felt like I could breathe again.
“I’m so sorry,” Tyler murmured, ensuring we found a spot on the dance floor as far from Kade as we could manage. “I had no idea he was coming tonight.”
My throat bobbed. “I thought you said he declined the invitation.”
“He did. Or so I thought.” Tyler placed one hand on my lower back, the other gripping mine. I rested my free arm on his shoulder and let him lead me in a slow waltz. The room spinning around us as we twirled was a welcome feeling, as if it could blur out the rest of the world along with the problems it brought. “I guess he changed his mind.”
I had a feeling I knew why; he must have found out
