I pulled the hem of my black dress; cursing Sierra for the millionth time. Why in the world did I have to give into her and wear, this sequined number that reached only halfway down my thighs. What was more, this stupid dress was backless.
Scrutinising gazes bore into me, making my bare back bristle with goosebumps. If I could, I would have dug a deep pit and buried myself.
I licked my dry lips and looked around restlessly. Where was Alex? What was taking him so long?
Something cold caressed my shoulder, startling me. I gasped and in an attempt to move quickly tripped over my heels. I stumbled, but a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist and spun me around; causing me to bump into something sturdy.
My heartbeat accelerated as I raised my head to look at the person’s face. A
