lit, smelling of expensiv

g the room. She was wearing a silk blouse, unbuttoned

ed him im

adows seemed to cling to him. He was reading a file

vy rhythm. She forced her breathing to slow down. She sq

ion. She pulled out the cha

locked onto her face. He did not look surpr

a said. Her voice was steady, lac

ak. He just stare

ate motion, she unbuttoned the top two buttons and pulled the fabric aside, exposing the ski

to her throat. The mu

He stiffened, but he did not pull away. She dragged his hand across

into her flesh. She felt a s

said. His voice was a low, dangerou

ser. Her face was

the fire," Gia

to her eyes. His fingers flexed against the bruises on her t

said. His voice was a low, dangerou

ssed to her neck, refusi

t?" Algot asked

wly. She held his hand in

he words hung in the air bet

, pure shock flashed in his eyes, quick

de me feel... interested," Gianna lied

from her neck. He stood up. His ma

t," Algot said. His voice was tight, strain

e stepped around the ta

Gianna said, looking up into his eyes. "

remembered the way her touch had erased his pain - twice now.

m brushing against hers, and

ed his broad back disappear through the doors.

That meant he wa

re you trying

ting voice shat

feet away, her face twisted in an ugly sneer. As

shed. The real war