My Deadly Valentine Page 11

  “That’s great.” Nancy smiled at the couple.

  “It’s so romantic I could cry,” Bess said.

  “Please don’t,” Kyle teased her as they stepped into the house.

  The rest of the group filed inside, but Nancy and Ned lingered on the porch and stared up at the clear, starry sky. As Nancy leaned against a pillar, music filtered out from the impromptu party that had begun inside.

  “I’ve been waiting all night for a quiet moment,” Ned said, reaching into his jacket for a blue velvet box. “I wanted to give you this.”

  “For me?” Nancy smiled as she opened the box. Inside was a gold bracelet with a molded clasp. A closer look revealed that the clasp was a cherub with a bow and arrow. “It’s a Cupid!” she laughed. “Now I’ll never forget this case.”

  “Bring back bad memories?” Ned asked.

  “Absolutely not!” Nancy insisted. “Thank you. And I’m sorry I threw Omega’s Sweetheart Ball into the dark. It must have put a damper on things.”

  “That’s okay,” Ned said, taking her in his arms. “I’m just sorry we missed the last dance.”

  Nancy looked up at Ned as she slid her arms over his shoulders. “Sounds like we have a second chance,” she said, nodding toward the music inside. “And I’ve saved the last dance for you.”

  Swaying in time to the music, they danced under the moonlight. The night air was crisp and cold, but Nancy felt warm in Ned’s arms.

  When the music stopped, Ned pressed his lips against her ear and whispered, “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

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