t behind Jocelyn, lo

-to-ceiling windows showcased the glittering skyline of New York. The heavy blac

ug. She didn't dare step further. She clasped her hands ti

oor of the en-suite

dripped from his wet hair, trailing down his sharp col

f whiskey. The ice cubes

k. C

loor instantly. Her cheeks burned

a. He crossed his long legs. His dark eyes cut through the dim ligh

low sip of

m asked. His voice was husk

the inside of her cheek, terrified t

down on the glass coffee table. He patted

he co

alk forward. She perched on the absolute furthest edge of

ched at her obv

lun

ng around her waist. He yanke

id chest. Her nose hit his hard muscle. The overwhelming

tically against his chest

nst him, burying his face in the top of her hair. He inhale

Elam whispered against her hair. His tone was psyc

ipping. Tears welled in he

he coffee table vibrated violently. The scre

usinessman's ruthless logic

elyn's waist. He sat up str

" Elam

far end of the sofa, pull

d needs you on the ground immediately. The jet is preppe

pid, brutal instruction

n at Jocelyn, who was shak

to London. But you better behave while I'm gone

massive walk-in closet, leavin

t of the master suite, sprinted down the st

or and collapsed

a helicopter's rotors shook the windowpanes. T

eath. The tension drained from her mu

landed on the small desk c

e was circled in red ink.

the text thread with Karson. He had replied to he

he emoji confirmed it in her mi

f she would paint, win the art competition, and pay Karson back e

e, Jocelyn closed her eyes

de the luxurious cabin of a Gulfstrea

displayed the live securit

fyingly calm. He was already calculating exactly how many hour