LUKA (The Rhythm Series, Book 2) by Jane Harvey-Berrick Read Free Book Online Page A

waiter walked away. “Or are you here on holiday?”
    “I’ve just finished a contract, so I guess I’m taking a break right now. What about you?”
    Seth raised his eyebrows and grinned at me.
    “You’d never guess by looking at me, but I’m a banker.”
    “No, I’d never guess,” I deadpanned, trying to stop a smile breaking out.
    Seth laughed. “You were going to say stuntman, weren’t you?”
    I shook my head.
    “Special forces?”
    I bit my lip as my eyes smiled at him.
    “I had to give up the lion-taming after an unfortunate incident. I don’t like to talk about it.”
    “You know, you’re kind of crazy.”
    “For a banker?”
    “For anyone.”
    Seth smiled, looking more relaxed. “Do you go for a bit of crazy?”
    “Maybe,” I said cautiously.
    He sat back and smiled. “Good. So, tell me what sort of guy finds bankers unbearably attractive, to the point of being driven utterly nuts every time I say ‘Escrow Analysis’ or ‘Loan Modification Provision’?”
    He was a rich banker, and I was a guy who lived out of two suitcases and talked with my body. ‘Fuck’ and ‘fucking’ were my favorite English words. But somehow, it didn’t matter.
    I closed my eyes, leaning my head back against the sofa, a smile curving my lips upward.
    “Yeah, baby, say it again.”
    Seth laughed, and I felt the sofa move underneath me as he shifted closer.
    When I opened my eyes, his stare was intense.
    “You’re so fucking beautiful, Luka.”
    I blinked at the sudden change of tone, but the look in his eyes was turning me on.
    “Let’s dance,” I said, staring back at him. “I like dancing.”
    He licked his lips.
    “That explains the amazing body.”
    The waiter arrived with our drinks, placing them in front of us.
    “We haven’t seen you in here for a while. It’s good to see you again.”
    “Thanks, Ryan. I’ve been in Hong Kong for the last three months. I only got back to the U.K. a couple of days ago.”
    “Well, don’t be a stranger,” said the waiter, looking at us both and winking.
    Seth picked up his drink and clinked it against my bottle.
    “Cheers!”
    “ Na zdravje! ”
    I tipped up the bottle, enjoying a long pull of cold beer.
    “Do you want to dance now, show me some of your moves?” asked Seth, running his eyes across my body.
    “Only if you show me yours.”
    Seth chuckled. “Okay, as long as you promise not to laugh at me.”
    “I don’t make promises to strange men.”
    “I’m not strange, just . . . odd.”
    I laughed. “I think I like odd.”
    “I was hoping you’d say that.”
    He seemed to have gotten over the whole bi thing, and he took my hand, leading me to another room with a small dance area. It was already crowded and couples were dancing, a few women, as well.
    Seth dropped my hand.
    “Are you checking out those girls?”
    I could have been wrong that he’d gotten over it.
    “Jeez!”
    He glared for a second before dropping his eyes to the floor.
    “Right, sorry. Again.”
    I shook my head, wondering how this sweet, funny guy who was obviously rich and successful could be so insecure.
    “C’mere,” I said, pulling him toward me by his belt loops.
    He staggered slightly, thumping against my chest. I ran my hands down his back, feeling the firm flesh under my fingers.
    “I’m here with you,” I breathed into his ear, pleased to see a shiver run through his body.
    I rested my hands on his hips as he wrapped his arms behind my neck.
    And we danced.
    At first, it wasn’t much more than swaying to the music as Seth found his feet, almost literally. But after a few minutes, he was getting into it. And he was right—he did have some moves. I was surprised how well he danced, considering how awkward he could be.
    It was a turn on seeing this other side of him: confident, sexy, intense, and I wondered if that’s how he was at work.
    I wished I could remember more about how we’d hooked up.
    We stayed on the dance floor until it got too crowded, and