Callie’s Last Dance

30.

CALLIE MOVES QUICKLY to the bed, traces her fingertips along Dani’s thigh.

Dani trembles.

Callie taps Dani’s wet spot lightly and says, “I think this area requires my immediate attention.”

“I think so too,” Dani murmurs.

“But first…”

Callie lies down beside Dani, tilts her chin slightly upward, kisses her softly. Feels her pulse quicken.

Kisses her again.

And again.

Takes in Dani’s sweet breath.

Hears herself make pleasure sounds.

Feels her cell phone vibrate in her pocket.

Ignores it.

Cups Dani’s breast in her hand and slides her body lower until her mouth finds Dani’s taut nipple.

“Oh,” Dani murmurs dreamily.

Callie’s phone vibrates again.

She ignores it again, but thinks about it. Earlier tonight she made a mistake that could have ended her life. Not answering her phone could be even riskier.

Callie moves her hand downward until she finds the spot she seeks.

Dani gasps.

Callie’s phone vibrates a third time.

She answers it.

Creed says, “You sound annoyed. And out of breath.”

“Look, I’m-”

Creed says, “I’ll get to it. Don’t laugh, okay? The thing is I love you.”

“What?”

“You asked how I felt and the answer is I love you, Callie. I don’t just want us to work together. I want us to be together.”

Callie jumps to a sitting position.

“Seriously?”

“Yes. Tell me you feel the same way.”

“I do. I love you.”

Dani, voice dripping with sarcasm says, “Well, thanks a lot! How nice for you!”

Creed says, “Who’s that?”

“The TV. When can I see you?”

“I’ll be there tomorrow at one, to meet with Sal.”

“And after that?”

“Yes.”