Ashley’s short appearance stretched longer than either wished, people Jenny didn’t recognize coming up to talk to them about the car or her entrance or any combination thereof. More than one man flirted with her, and while it was flattering to get so much attention, the steady warmth of Ashley’s hand in the small of her back and the heat of his body pressed into her side kept her responses bordering on polite. She had no interest in anyone but him. It dawned on her that that had been true for a very long while.
John was the one to come to their rescue, stepping in effortlessly when one older gentleman began debating the merits of the MGA against earlier models. He guided them toward the front exit, chattering on about Ashley’s deep pockets and potential controllability with his usual affa
