the hallway into

he rows of designer dresses and custom heels. She reached

ed her clothes. Plain sweaters. Denim jeans. Cotton shirts. H

ame. He watched her pack. The s

The items she brought with her three years ago. She was leavin

The thick carpet absorbed t

night," he said. "Wait until

he harsh, grating sound of the met

d. "A clean break is

e. It lacked the soft, accommo

rritation. His jaw clenched. He did

d. She gripped the handle of the suitcas

vely. His tall, broad frame loom

were completely devoid of the warmth and adoration he had see

p aside, Mr

on Gavin's nerves. A mus

epeated, his voice

t blink. She

ion in the air was palpable. He al

e end of the hall. She pressed the down but

r out. He stopped

isted, his tone harden

numbers. She completely ignored his off

rang. The heavy si

around to face Gavin. She reache

d a large hand on the elevator door to stop i

. His tone carried a hint of a comma

the metal door. Then she looked back u

er appropriate," she sai

tion in her voice hit him unexpectedly. H

tal panels seamlessly closed togethe

She leaned heavily against the

scaped. It tracked hot

to steady herself. Suddenly, a wave of intense nausea hit her stomach. The eleva

noyance crossing his handsome features. He was entirely unaccustomed to his directives being so thoroughly ignored. The

buzzed in

he screen lit up wi

oday. Can't wa

d to feel the familiar sense of duty and relief. Inste