et's slippers sank int

s a low, gravelly rumble that vibrated in t

e reached the edge of t

od. She leaned forward, her eyes fixed on the

he forced a slight tremor into her v

spun the leath

mmed the crystal glass down onto the desk. A f

k why I left?" he mocked, his

ly. "I was just nervous," s

e stepped into his personal space and reac

g shot up fr

er her, his massive frame blocking out the light fro

opping to a lethal whisper. "This is nothing but a transaction for your family's des

d back. She didn't ta

d, her voice losing the tremor an

tinued, looking straight into his eyes

octor Strong's face. It was instantl

body to secure a merger," he said,

nted a long finger toward

. The metallic taste of blood retu

him. But she didn't

f the office. A massive, tufted leather

ed her, his brow fu

s. She climbed onto the sofa

et resting on the armrest. She pulled it up to h

sleeping here tonight," sh

topped right next to the sofa, his chest ri

are you doing

She looked up at him

om, the entire staff will know by morning," she said flatly. "I

"I am protecting the Strong fa

hips. His jaw ticked. A hard pulse be

searched her face for any sign of a joke, any crack

harsh, frus

heel and walked

open with unnecessary force, and sat down

lips curved into a small, victorious