Steve Burton, though looking for candles, had his mind completely focused on Ruby Gregory. He rubbed his fingertips that she had just touched, realizing it was not a dream when her warmth had completely vanished from his skin—Ruby Gregory had really come to his house to borrow candles!
He suddenly felt grateful that he hadn't stayed on the mountaintop to watch the fireworks or went to play cards early.
Ruby sat on the sofa with the glass of water handed to her by Steve, watching him rummaging through his entire house, trying to find the candles.
He had one shoe on and the other off, and the shoelace wasn't tied, swinging with each step.
Her gaze lingered on his left leg, noticing he kept it straight while walking.