rodie's gaze, Avery's

a's body as a shield. It was a small, almost imperceptible mo

s. He clearly interpreted her retreat as fear

e timid, overwhelmed girlfriend. It was a stark contrast

ng her flush against his side. The gesture wa

pulled, pressing her face into the hollow of Jo

and, mistaking it for nervous acting, felt a b

down. "Back so soon, Brodie? Did you com

e pushed off the car and started toward them, his walk a sl

ith heavy contempt, on Avery. "Is this your new

lap, dripping with

's suit jacket, letting her hair fall for

shua's eyes. He hated that arrogant

waist, pulling her impossibly c

's voice was clear and loud, ringing across the mani

etely still. She could feel her own heart

his face freezing for a fraction of a second. His gaze sharpened, zeroing in on Avery

a low rumble, a hint of something other

t her ribs. That name. He

sitation and felt a surge o

ing married. So you can d

econds. His scrutiny was a physical weight, pr

t, sharp laugh, a sound

certainly... evolving." The insult was

stepped to the side, clearin

us amusement in his eyes. "I can't wait to se

invitation into his territory, into his home

rm, and led her past his brother, tow