o his assistant. He gave a sharp, subtle nod. The assistant immediately stepped forw

snapped, "but if I find you've laid a hand on her, the trust will be the least of your worries." She then signaled to her personal head o

and deliberately walking in the opposite direction. The moment he was out of sight, a dark, dangerous smile spread ac

of a hot shower. She wore an oversized white silk nightgown. She sat on the edge

p. He heard the heavy tread and immediately threw his supplies int

er chest. She ran toward the door to lock i

off his ruined coat. He wore only a white dress shirt, sta

and turned the deadbolt. The heavy lock

until her spine hit the cold glass of the f

cornering its prey. His eyes dragged down the thin whi

his hand to strike her. Instead, he reached over

ly exposed. The flesh was torn, and fresh

nches from her face. His voice wa

emand made her stomach churn. She shook her head v

k of her neck, his long fingers tangling in her chopped hair. He

t. Tears spilled over her cheeks. She choked

ned in and whispered that if she didn't do exactly what he s

s went weak and dropped to her sides. T

ed through her lashes. She leaned fo

itantly touched the edge of the wound. The shar

skin, Gage's entire body went rigi

s order, slowly dragging her tongue over th

the wound sent a massive shockwave through Gage'

er red lips stained with his blood. A violent, intense heat flared in his

c washed over him. He had never felt this kind of sick, overw

arm back violently. The sudden force threw June off bal

n. His blood roared in his ears. He stared at he

un around, practically

to the hallway, slamming the heavy wood shu

r, her heart poundin