d to catch his breath. His eyes were bloodshot, and he sp

happy," he insisted. "Nobody has to know about us. I'll marry Emily,

ssed what a disgusting man he was? He deserved Emily, and she deserved him. A

esn't they? Dylan's body is so messed up that he probably can't even father a child anyway. But I could give you one. Just tell him it's h

. She had never encountered anyone wi

en said. His affectionate look made her sick. He noticed

elt her stomach turn. She slapped

arely restrained emotion. "Give it some thought, Chelsey. I

ace when she noticed someone staring coldly at

rds away. Both his hands rested

s did nothing to diminish the authority t

and Damien with such an intense stare that the air see

lans tonight. Had she meant sne

nt completely still. Then he released Chelsey'

disappeared, and he turned pale with clumsy, undisguised fear.

second longer. He wh

wrong idea," she explained quickly. "I ra

e trace of alcohol in the air. His gaze moved to her

tightly together. "We're going home." His voic

s estate, Chelsey wheeled

d shut, the silence

stared at her kept her rooted to the spot. His words were just as harsh. "You

a business deal, but she was hi

friend. Damien happened to be in the parking lot, and I ran into him there. He slept with Emily behind my back

ce was lower and harsher, with an intimidating edge. "Make sure you understand this

about Damien made her want to gag. "You don't have to worry a

warned her firmly, "Go easy on the drinks when you're out

," Chelsey ag

argument, she suddenly remembered wh

om had jus

e himself on her, but she couldn't ignore how drawn she was to him. He was co

f vulnerability and unmistakable masculinity was so attractiv

Chelsey steadied her nerves and met his gaze. "This marriage is

ween them before one corner of his lips slowly lifted. "Funn

it?" Chel

ernoon was exactly how the legendary