t Re

anger credit for, it was his brutal honesty. Mos

ank God," she whispered. Her hands were shaking from everything Alexander ha

ency, she would be fired for sure. And

no sex between clients and staff. Ever. It was what made Emma feel safe taking these jobs without worrying that some creepy

ull of sadness because part of her really wanted to. "Plea

o Reagan, trying to ignore the way Al

oll and get drinks for me and the guys," he said withou

she forced a smile. "Of co

ld feel Alexander watching her again. Sure e

exander asked, his voice full of disapproval. "Wha

of it," Emma muttered bef

"Then let tonight be the nigh

this. I'm not going anywh

er gestured toward Reagan's table. "Or because I wa

nched her in the stomach. "A

was low and intense. "I've been watching you all night. There's no

ike what she felt when Alexander touched her. It w

y, though that was a complete lie. Even from across

s room," Alexander said simply. "I will watch you,

th away. "Alexander," she said

ous that we both w

se. "I'm here on a date, and I'm not going to ditch him f

ply put his arm around her waist

ted. "I have to or

was sharp with anger. "You're fetc

ig deal." Emma tried to sound

e called over a waitress and had Emma tell

where floor-to-ceiling windows lined the wall. Thick gold curtains framed

re actually French doors. They opened onto a narrow balcony that

spread out before her. The city li

s fighting a losing battle. Part of her really did want to

tay with him?" Alexander asked.

d. "No, it's

me with someone who tre

pleading now. "Alexander, we just met, and here y

ade her heart skip. "I'm talking about

he wanted that more than she had ever want

" she asked breathlessly. "

as to be

to be tonight?"

u think I could stand watching you go home with a

perty. She was her own person with her own choices. But th

set Reagan," she sa

ger. "A man who treats you like

said. "We can't be s

. I'll follow later. Go outside - my car will be wa

spine. This was really happeni

e typed: "I'm so sorry, but I'm not feeling well. I didn't want to interrup

looked up at Al

d with a smile that

ee Alexander's expression change complete

e?" Alexander muttered to himsel

r what he had done to Sophie. Alexander had fantasized about punching that pretty boy face. But no

be even sweeter th