Chapter 74

Claire didn't flinch, just let him lean in. Dominic didn't cross the line either, stopping at a respectful distance—not like some other couples around them practically glued together. He wasn't his usual cocky self. This time, he looked serious, and when he turned serious, he was no less intense than Nelson Cooper. But he knew how to keep his boundaries with Claire. She didn't answer his question right away. Instead, she scanned the row of cocktails in front of her and picked one. It smelled fruity, so she took a small sip. Yup, sweet. She took a bigger gulp, then looked at Dominic with a teasing smile. "You wouldn't stand a chance against me." Dominic couldn't help the sigh that escaped him at the memory of being thrown over her shoulder in the middle of the dance floor last time. That stunt had totally killed the mood. "I went easy on you. And you caught me off guard. Doesn't count." "Then how about a real match, Mr. Reynolds?" He backed away, but Claire stepped closer, forcing him i