ip on her chin sent sharp spikes of pain thr

fire. His gaze burned over her

led so tight it was about to s

e silence. Ethelbert's fingers twitche

her head back, breaking his hold, and p

hands and pulled out her phone.

fixed on the glowing screen. A reckless,

the call. She press

Why aren't you answering? Is t

r out of her face. She put

n old Wall Street guy I

ious tone. "But he is very generous. He said

e car turned

terrifying, violent storm

d her hard against the cold window glass. The impact

en her legs, completely pinning her t

e sound vibrated in his chest. "Say tha

thrill. She had found his bre

eyes. "I am an adult, Mr. Stone. My

were a millimeter away from her nos

. "Did you forget? Every single i

possessiveness. Ardella's face burned hot.

going to kiss her. She coul

driver slammed

della could hit her head on the glass, Ethelbert's hand shot out. He

ice came through. "Sir, we ha

t of ice water. The suffocat

slid back to his side of the car, straightened his suit jack

r bag and shoved the car door open, pr

he watched the black Rolls Royce speed away into

is palm was still burned into her hair. The tears she had been f