Chapter 0089 Some even started to dance with their partners as well ! You speak pretty words , Mr.


    Landry , I teased as he twirled me around again .


    This time he twirled me a bit faster , and I nearly lost my footing .


    I had to wrap an arm around his neck to keep myself steady and it only brought my body that much closer to his .


    My breath got caught in my throat when we wound up only inches from one another , our breaths intermingling with one another .


    I only speak the truth , Miss Montague , he replied , dipping me low again .


    When the song ended , we received some ps and I smiled , giving the audience a short wave .


    Walter chuckled and guided me away from everyone .


    We took a short walk , staring up at the sparkling stars and the bright moon that shined above us .


    Such a beautiful night , I said thoughtfully .


    It certainly is , he agreed .


    He wrapped an around me , pulling me into him .


    I gave him an awkward smile ; now that we werent around others and we were no longer dancing , the close proximity felt weird .


    Thank you foring with me tonight .


    You have made tonight quite enjoyable , he told me sincerely .


    I had a nice night as well , Walter , I told him .


    Thank you .


    We stopped walking and he turned to face me .


    You are very beautiful , he told me , brushing a strand of hair out of my face .


    Im sorry if I came off a little strongst night .


    My intention wasnt to scare you .


    I blushed at the memory ; he tried to kiss me , and I turned my head away from him , shielding the kiss .


    It wasnt that I was scared , I told him .


    I wasnt ready .


    He looked at me thoughtfully for a moment .


    Because of Ethan ? I was stunned by his words ; I wanted to step away , but he was holding me close to him .


    Im sorry , what ? I asked , my eyes wide and filled with rm .


    I know about you two , he admitted .


    I had Maxwell look into it .


    You are mates .


    Why would you look into that ? I asked in a harsh whisper .


    Im sorry if I overstepped .


    But I could tell something was wrong , he told me quickly .


    I am not trying to upset you or hurt you , Judy .


    I just wanted to understand you .


    And you couldnt have just asked me ? I asked , feeling a bit betrayed .


    I did , and you lied to me , he reminded me , making my face heat again .


    You dont need to be afraid ,  Chapter 0089 Judy .


    I am here and I am not going to hurt you .


    What he did was awful , but it wasnt your fault .


    Walter , Irene cannot know … I know , he said gently .


    And she never will .


    I swallowed the lump in my throat ; I stared at him , trying to figure out if he was genuine or not .


    Once I decided , I gave him a nod .


    You are safe with me , Judy .


    I promise , he assured me .


    I felt that he was being truthful , so I rxed into him a bit .


    He gave me apassionate smile and leaned his head down , so he was only inches from me .


    I know you say you arent ready , but you are being here with me right now says something different , he told me .


    He ran his fingers down the side of my face , and I looked up at him .


    I want very much to kiss you .


    I bit my lower lip and stared into his eyes ; he was looking at my mouth with a hungry expression and my chest tightened slightly .


    I nodded , giving him permission to kiss me .


    A smile tipped the corner of his lips as he bent down and pressed his lips tenderly against mine .


    Third Person POV Ethan and Irene arrived at the gallery ; after some convincing , Irene finally relented and went with Ethan .


    She wasnt really in the mood to go anywhere this evening , but he insisted that they needed a date night and a better ce than the Silver Crescent Light Gallery .


    Get yourself something to eat, Ethan said , handing her his card .


    Ill be right back .


    She nodded and went towards the food cart , not bothering to argue with him .


    He walked around the gallery for a moment , trying to get a glimpse of Judy .


    He knew that she was here this evening , and he was determined to get her alone so they could talk .


    When he found her , his entire stomach twisted .


    She was alone with Walter , and they were kissing ! He reached into his pocket and grabbed his phone , knowing he had to begin the next phase of his n.


    before he lost her entirely .


    He brought up his subordinate phone number and pressed the phone to his ear .


    Boss , his subordinate said on the other end .


    Its go time , he said darkly .


    I need you to do what we discussed earlier .


    There was silence on the other end and then a dark chuckle .


    dly .


    His subordinate had been waiting for this moment .