ed, her fists clenched tightly. Her instincts screamed at her to leave,

ounced, her voice trem

s pockets. "By all means, go," he said, his tone light, almost teasing. "But tell me,

e hated how easily he'd cornered her. "I- I'll figure it

houlders. "Thank you for helping me last night, Mr. Wolfe,"

rd. His gaze lingered on her chest, where the black satin nightdress she wore-obv

s line of sight, she gasped as she realized he was ogling her ches

g the duvet up to cover herself

off. "Don't flatter yourself," he said

h indignation. "W-Wha

as he folded his arms. "I prefer women w

"I'm still growing!" she shot back

If anything was going to grow, it would've happened by

you talk about this so casually?!" she shrie

flustered state. "Relax. It's just an obser

hing at him. "Whatever," she muttered, trying to compos

still stands, you know," he sa

n't recall you giv

owering 6'4" frame making her petite 5'5" feel even smaller. He

softly, his voice low and dangerous. "Bu

asn't a man who gave without expecting something in retur

she said firmly, refusing

f. But don't come crying to me when Ethan

swung open, and a young maid ente

s," the maid said,

for the bathroom. Alexander watched her retreating form

-

blouse. She caught her reflection in the mirror and frowned. Dark circles under

abbed her phone from the bedside t

sparing Alexander another glance

can here!" Liam called afte

-

inutes

a walked back into the room, her ha

coffee at the dining table, rai

ation. "There aren't any cabs arou

exander, chuckled. "I tried

re turning to Alexander.

njoying her predicament. "Oh

a ride," sh

swirling his coffee leisurely

"Fine. Add it to the li

frame once again making her

-

Mia sat stiffly in the backseat, her

nced back at her with a smirk. "You're

. "Don't ca

right. 'Stone' doesn't suit you anymore. You'll need a n

rp. "I don't need a new life. I

mirk deepened

t shake the feeling that she'd just made a