The music stopped and they picked up their drinks. Autumn took a healthy swallow of hers, blinking back the sudden tears it brought to her eyes."

"Easy, darlin," Mitch chuckled, taking the drink from her. "Slow and easy, just like everything else tonight." He set both glasses on the table and eased her gown up over her head. "This is so pretty it's almost a shame to take it off but it's hiding the body I want to see. Besides, I've always wanted to dance naked." Amusement ...