Everly was nearly back to where she had been gathered with her family when Ashton took her elbow and pulled her to him. He smiled at her as he redirected her to the dance floor and began to waltz with her. Everly laughed as he twirled her around the dance floor. “I have been trying to do this with you all evening,” Ashton whispered as he held her close. “I have been, too. Unfortunately, as you know, things took a turn and went a little sideways when our new friend Constantine arrived with his entourage. For now, they seem to be occupied with the buffet, so we have a chance to have our dance,” Everly grinned as she looked into Ashton’s sky blue eyes. “About that,” Ashton said with a smirk. “What were you thinking by walking up to those two the way you did? They could have done anything

