nforgiving. It highlighted the dust motes dancing i

She wore a sharp navy suit, her hair pulled back into a

he saw her. He blinked, clearly surprised to see her up, dressed, and s

ered, walking toward the k

Garold," Fe

ok at her, a frown creasing

e glass table. It slid smoothly, s

He walked over and picked it up. "What is this? Anoth

t," Felicity said. Her v

e let out a scoff, a sound of pure disbelief. He tos

want a higher allowance, just ask.

She met his gaze.

r money, Garold.

he used his height now, looming over her. It was a tact

ng an octave. "The contract. My family. You don't

smile. It was a cold curve of he

father to Jenilee's child. I'm s

d. "I told you to sto

vading his personal space. She lowered her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. "

ade of red. His jaw clenched so h

you say?"

e minutes isn't exactly a marathon, darling. Maybe Jenilee ins

he glass table. The vase of lilie

o unassailable, had been pricked. He looke

ud, shrill, cutting through the tension. It w

n lit up.

Felicity. The anger in his eyes warred

the counter. "Better answ

finger at her.

the phone, answering i