As we danced, I found myself pulling her close to me. The feeling that she might have been jealous of my relationship with Eileen made me happier than I cared to admit and hope flared in my heart.

As our bodies moved in tune to the music, I felt excited. I wanted Iris terribly. My body was reacting violently to our proximity. My wolf, Sly, was trying to break loose. I kept restraining him with a supreme effort.

I was losing the battle and knew I was going to kiss her and damn the consequences, ...