Rumba Romance

"Then my mind must just imagine the way you react to my touch. The way you shiver when I'm close to you, the way your breath catches when I whisper in your ear," he said, his voice growing huskier as he leaned in closer.

I could feel the heat radiating from his body, the intoxicating scent of his cologne filling my senses. His words, his proximity, everything about him was making it harder to maintain my composure.

"And the way your pulse quickens," he continued, his fingers lightly grazing my wrist, "like it is right now. The way your lips part, waiting for my kiss. The way your body leans in, even when your mind says no."

My heart was pounding, and I hated that he was right. I could feel the pull, the undeniable attraction that I was trying so hard to deny. Carter's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the confidence there, the certainty that he had me figured out.

"Admit it," he murmured, his breath warm against my skin. "You want this. You want me."

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When 17-year-old Olivia Hayes is unexpectedly paired with Carter, the skilled and charismatic dance captain, for a challenging duet, her life takes an unexpected turn. Struggling to meet the high expectations of the performance and facing jealousy from fellow dancers, Olivia feels the pressure mounting.

Adding to her stress is her complicated friends-with-benefits relationship with her crush, Jason. Jason, however, remains fixated on his ex, leaving Olivia caught in a web of confusion and heartache.

Amidst the chaos, Carter becomes a surprisingly welcome distraction. But as Olivia and Carter grow closer, she starts to wonder: is Carter just a fleeting escape, or could he be something more?

In a whirlwind of dance, drama, and teenage tumult, Olivia must navigate her feelings and find out if she has the courage to embrace the unexpected path her heart might lead her on.