Sophia held her breath.

William's breath danced against her ear, a tantalizing mix of warmth and coolness that sent shivers cascading down her spine.

She turned her face slightly, a flush creeping up her cheeks as she became acutely aware of how hot her ears had become. But she chose to ignore his flirting entirely. "Play this one," she said calmly.

In the silence that followed, Hazel, when Matthew wasn't paying attention, drew a card from his hand and quickly played ...