Sulliv

ar and the ace captain of his team, Beckett was a veritable legend in the sports world. I

wall of a man. His presence seemed

voice wary. "Is there some

my foundation. We bear full responsibility," he state

a check. I glanced at it. The nu

t wasn't your fault." Though I hated what

ebrow. "Ms. Sullivan, this isn't a request. It's a notific

fiance in me. "I said, it's not necessary," I repeated,

ver me. The lack of sleep, the emotional turmoil-it all hit

arm snaked around my waist, pulling

d with a faint, woody cologne. My body was flush against his, and I could feel the f

like I'd been scorched. I s

me, low and husky, with a note of som

ck a few steps to create a safe

s were staring, their eyes wide with excitement, whispering beh

hl

ed to hear again sli

er and embarrassment. When he saw me with Beckett-specifically

t are you doing here? Why haven

one was destroyed in the fire,

hifted to Beckett. "Sir. I'd appreciate

d was a joke com

, icy smirk curl his lips. He glanced from me to Evan and back again. He s

s. The realization

d drama. "We're done," I said to Evan. Then, to Becke

e, determined to

"Chloe, stop making a s

ul. I tried to wrench my

fined hand shot out and cl

eckett C

h to freeze hell over. "