moke and whiskey as they traced the line of Ame

turned her head away, her vo

as doesn't want you, but I do. I promise I'll treat you much better than he

mbs felt like lead, devoid of strength. All she could do was

ying scent of his cologne mixin

ch hers, the door to the room expl

the hospital after a late conference call when

n leaning over Amelie, her gown in disarr

rged through him. He crossed the room in two long strides,

ing?" Jonas's roar seemed

s clothes, a sleazy grin on his face. "Jonas, relax. I was jus

ng the thin blanket around her,

e rushed into the room, as if on

side. "Gideon, are you alright?" Then she turned

her cheeks, "you're misunderstanding... It wa

Amelie b

ie's weak, breathy voice filled the room. "...come... come to my room... I'l

a passing nurse for water. "Water... bring water... I'll be waitin

She told me she was lonely. I didn't want to come, I w

The protective fury he'd felt moments ago was e

as a weak whisper, drowned out by Cor

not content with her previous affair, was now trying to seduce

escaping his lips. He walked to her bed, the co

sarcasm. "I actually thought your suicide attempt showed a shred of r

scream, to fight, but the pain in her wound and the weight of the injustice

ck on her. "Get out

ok of victory. He shrugged a

false concern. "Cousin, why would you do th

"Get two female guards. Watch her twenty-four hours a day. I don

" Simon replied,

, then left with Corie. The door clicked shu