tion. Chloe's back was pressed against a strong body, the familiar an

li

r. A surge of shame and anger washed over her. She pushed him away, placed her hands f

here?" she demande

aze sweeping over her disheveled figur

w show? Are they tr

re than a scheming schemer. He could spend an entire night comfo

t," she retorted, her voice i

distressed demeanor. That was th

and his expression stiffened. He

harpening. "Levin called me. He said you asked him to draf

ach word clear and precise. "I'm

short, incre

ust because I didn't answer your call, y

ess. And he downplayed it all. A wave of grief and anger

t his hand suddenly shot out and

go," she

he smooth white ointment covering the an

pened to

. Was that concern? He probably thought

ly. She wouldn't give him an exp

disbelief, but his thumb lightl

ld almost smell the lingering sce

from his grasp. "Your concern is a bit che

ing moment, she saw something, something wounded, but it was instantly

his voice low and dangerous. "Is this

nger she had married. He knew nothing. He didn't c

laugh. "Yes. I think so. I almost died tonight

e her. This was no longer an accusation. It was a st