the cool marble of the lobby, her

lashed acros

ne deep into her purse. All she wanted was to escape thi

steady rhythm across the fl

trance when a deep, resonant v

Sulli

ble authority, a quiet po

tu

Tall and imposing, he wore a perfectly tailored bl

sed her. A faint, old scar cut through his left

uncle. Ever

l family gatherings. He was always a distant, formida

ed, her voice hoarse. She

a man possessed. His hair was a mess, and he was wearing n

it was a misunderstanding!" he

disgust washing over her. She dodg

's icy gaze. He froze, the words dyin

nephew. His attention was fixe

alright?"

he said, her voice clear and sharp. "But I will be. Mr. Carlisle, pleas

t through the quiet hum of the lo

s face. "No, Kate, you can't do

escaped her lips. "Your love is

e older Carlisle. "The evidence is in his email.

she turne

as cold as steel. "Go back to your room. D

dn't dare utter another word. He could onl

sily caught up to her.

d into those deep, unreadable eyes, the words

black Bentley Mulsanne gliding s

ett placed a protective hand on the top

hem in a world of quiet

t the seat, the rigid control she'd

escaped, tracing a path down her cold cheek.

ed in her peripheral vision. Everet

and Kathryne didn't notice the complex, intense way the m