Yancey swirled her around and leaned his head down, speaking in a low voice. "You lied."
She gasped and glanced up at his face. "What?"
He quirked a brow. "You said you couldn't dance."
"Oh," The air left her lungs in a relieved sigh. "I said I wasn't a very good dancing partner."
He raised the dark brow further, blue eyes twinkling with humor. "And why did you say that?"
She looked away and bit her lip. "I don't know."
He chuckled softly as he pulled her closer, his hand gently caressing her back. "I think you are a little afraid of me, Lisa. Why is that?"
Was he teasing her because he suspected how she felt about him, or was he trying to tell her he knew she was aware of his business? She shrugged. "You're the one who thinks I'm afraid. You tell me."
He laughed. "I like to get you going, just to see what you'll say next."
When the music stopped, he cupped one of her elbows and led her back to their table. It was so nice to be treated with such respect. Most of the boys she dated would never have thought of practicing the age-old custom of walking around the car to open her door, or guiding her through the crowd with a gentle hand on one elbow. Of course, most of the boys she dated were much younger than Yancey. How old was he, anyway? He looked to be about 25, but he had a 3-year-old daughter. Tammy could have been born when he was very young. Not that it mattered. She stared at her glass. Or did it? For the first time, the idea of marriage crossed her mind. All else aside, would she want to marry a man like Yancey - so moody and secretive? The idea made her smile. Probably, but not right now.
"So what made you smile that way?"
"Huh?" She glanced up at Yancey. He looked mildly amused. "Oh, I don't know. Just thinking about something silly."
He leaned forward. "Why don't you share it?"
"You'd have to know the whole story. It doesn't matter. I'm sorry I let my attention drift."
The next time she glanced at the table where she had seen the driver, no one was there. She relaxed and began to enjoy the evening.
Yancey was an attentive date, always knowing exactly what to say and do. He seemed comfortable with his surroundings, which was surprising in itself. Obviously he was accustomed to socializing on a high level. Then why did he live so far away from everything? Remembering Len's suggestion that he might be in a witness protection program, she wondered if that innocent kiss might have ultimately put Yancey in danger. But then, there was the exchange at the building. Why would a person want to keep their business secret unless it was illegal? Maybe she should have told Len about the exchange.