pressed it against her wet face

oom door and stepped o

was silently scrubbing the red win

t bedroom. As she passed the heavy oak doors of th

l voice sliced

on its own. She pressed her back flat again

she saw Eleanor pointing

bsession with protecting her crossed every acceptable line! You are suffocating h

ling as the weight of Eleanor's words hit her. For five years, she had believed she was banished beca

e if they find out the heir to the Holcomb fortune is willing to blow up a b

back to the door, s

ry said. His voice was so cold it

look in his eyes was p

nsley's head," Emery whispered, "I will

she had loved for years was suddenly casting a terrifyingly dark shadow. His pro

ldn't s

f her feet. Holding them in one hand, she ran down the hallway i

. She grabbed her tre

choed from the ha

study. His eyes immedi

in seconds. He reached out and grabb

m Ansley's fingers and cra

e leaned down, his face inches from hers.

you hear?" E

her eyes to look confused. "Hear what? I... I

fingers dug into her skin, bruising the

The pain in her wrist was sha

e in her coat pock

shattered the terrifying si

r wrist out of his grip. She shoved her hand into her

e just got an interview with Aegis Group! He's taking

right into Eme

ey said loudly into the phone.

chin. The fear in her eyes was go

her voice completely dead. "Congrat

him like a physical blow. A flash of pure agony cr

try to sto

on. She pushed the heavy front door ope

. The doors opened. She stepped inside and watch

egs gave out. She slid down the metal wall and hit