Chapter 207

Emmeline very nearly swayed on her feet from the force of it, her thighs clenching instinctively against a sudden, searing rush of arousal.

She had to dig her nails into her palms to keep from visibly reacting, from reaching out and grabbing Zavian and hauling his body flush against hers in a shameless public display.

Yuna raised her eyebrows. “You’re volunteering to teach Emmeline yourself?” Her tone was laced with reproach, glancing between her husband and Emmeline. “But shouldn’t Minnie know her better? As her friend, it would make more sense for Minnie to show her the ropes.”

Minnie didn’t even blink at Yuna’s thinly veiled objection. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll help my husband teach Richard instead. If Mr. Blackthorn can actually skate, he’d better be the one to teach Emmeline.”

Minnie gave Zavian a pointed look, clearly missing the undercurrent between him and Emmeline. “Thank you for offering to take that on,” she said.

The subtle curve of Minnie