as Sebastian as his father kept introd

n was dragged

p glare and left the table, Dominic

on you, love" ste

e display,all this makes me wonder if I can really pull this facade

side and a sense of

fling formality of the dinner. Unlike the others, Oli

o leave you all by yourself"

n his behalf" I smiled back,

ntinued, her voice

t yourself. What

ile spread a

on. I love curling up with a good book and a cup o

because my latest hobbies are working,crying and makin

her travels and her love of photography, as well as hilarious stories about growing up with Sebasti

ppered me with questions,she still

d had all evening that wasn't focused

icularly funny story, she excused herself abru

aid, walking off to use the restroo

with conversations I

nt announcement had begun to fade. I sc

spend some time with me during this...this elaborate c

emerge from his chest, more out of politeness th

ore he could excuse himself and make his way

nutes surely won't hurt.

ng a reassuring smile that d

ughts, the woman with cascading blonde

at me, with a wicked

y Sebastian finally decide

re was also a trace of somethi

was. "That's right," I replied, hopi

m Al

extending a perfec

grip was surprisingly strong for som

ou, Sophia," I

ion came to a

ntless stare, her smile

ortable under her scan, ho

man in a sharp suit app

Steele has requested your presence.

he prospect of escaping th

ng a hesitant glance around t

Sophia stood by my side, a posses

ing. Sebastian's probably s

her tremor through me. Something wasn't right. I wanted to decli

id in a sweet tone. "Sebastian a

again, stepping cautiou

hia, I saw a strange

e purred, her voice drippi

has a lot on his plate but he woul

r, her breath war

she whispered," and I wis

ammed the door shut and stepped back

I grabbed her purse looking for my phone

tically, terrifying questions

ely regardless of my restlessness, h

turn the car

olded in a frown and sprayed something o