followed was he

dress as if it were made of radioac

her hands. "I... I was told it w

ook a step away from her. Association with

toward Elza, a strained smile on his face. "Well, clearly my da

d Elza's waist. His hand was warm against t

and dangerous. "Five minutes ago you were apol

ped, his fac

hard. He was defending her. It was possessive, yes

ran from the room, her cry

needed to regain control.

. But one does wonder... how does a girl with no access to her trust fund afford a

on hung in th

y shifted back. Of course. Sh

Elza's waist tightened to the p

toria. He was going to t

hand over his on

She walked over to the table w

p a full glas

. She didn't throw it.

red the champagne onto the floor, d

tion. A drink

a with eyes that said

walked toward the stage where

trying to break the tension. "We are moving to the

. She reached out and t

rais