30. Chapter Thirty Elle Stepping out to the balcony was all part of my sneak attack kissing plan. Everyone was saying their hellos and trying to get caught on television. So I slipped away while Jacoby chatted up the Three Seasons. Then I waited on the balcony for him to show. It’s a great spot, considering all the shadows and empty space. In fact, the only pieces of furniture are a few tables that sit by the low rail surrounding the space. And nearby, some trees provide extra cover from passers-by. Perfect. At first, all I saw was his outline framed on the balcony’s threshold. The warm lights from the ballroom framed his outline in a halo of gold. Something about the sight stirred my soul. Without another thought, I strolled up to Jacoby, cupped his face in my hands, and pulled him

