A few gasps waft across the room but I find myself too focused on gazing into his pretty blue eyes. He had warned me not to seduce him but if anything were to happen, the consequences won't be as bad as being looked down on by Anthony. “What are you doing?” Carlos asks in a gruff tone that leaves me gripping the hem of my skirt. As intense and nerve-wracking as his gaze was, I didn't dare to look away, knowing that I'd lose all confidence if I noticed others' reactions. ‘‘What does it look like?” I say in a hushed tone. “Did my warning not scare you enough that you are here openly doing this?” His hand moves to rest on my lower back. My heart raced at that small gesture. I don't answer, instead avert my eyes down to his lips. Should I risk it further and kiss him? ‘I want to taste h

