sentment that had simmered within her had now reached a boiling point. The opportu

ord left her lips, a wave of vindi

ly maintained cracked, allowing a sliver of his true emotions to seep through. Bu

ing around Alison's wrist like a vice, and in on

her bare curves exposed, it was a sight that left nothing to the imagination

deep frown etched itself onto his face as he tore his gaze away from her, forcing hi

n't done playi

ng onto her tiptoes so her breath could wash

d kept her up for hour

ense gaze locking onto hers, sea

d thrown herself at him, he had surprise

nocence and allure that ensnared men without effort,

dn't give her the rig

r wrist. "If you have a death wish, keep pushing me,

dancing in her eyes as she parted her lips. "I'm

moment. Nicholas' eyes flicked toward the source of the noise, his jaw tightening with frustrat

er his shoulders. The neckline fell open just

ue was nothing short of perfection. Ever

arp, icy edge. "Yes, I've made up my mind. I prom

t. There's no need for me to meet her. I'll handle it.

rdened, and she tore her gaze

een correct-Nicholas had

discovered that she was the wife he had never met. H

see the look on his face. But on second thought, it would be far more e

ongings and slipped out quietly. She might as well consider

call and returned to the room, his

ere a vivid red stain marred th

st time? The thoug

shy. In fact, she had been unexpect

traced the rim of his glass, a sardonic smile c

antly. She glanced at the screen and frowned wh

her spine as she put

eone had deliberately orchestrated it, meticulously se