tr

ce we'd arrived at his house. It was obvious Adrian was doing q

elt too big for one person. Knowing Ad

sked, crossing my arms. My tone was dry, but I was

y and heading up the wide front steps. The driver p

Well, if I'd be staying here for a couple of months, I

rs were broader than I remembered, his legs stronger. And his biceps? Hard to say, considering he w

e, Sunshine," he muttered

much I hated that nickname. Just like ca

e flattering back then b

my attention to the sitting room we were now passing. The random-colored sofas against t

htly, almost a

h Adrian. This was strictly business. No matte

I asked, keeping my tone as professional as I could manage

here, with his sharp jawline and piercing gaze, he looked like he belonged o

y answered. "We're leaving for New York

g for New York? And when exactly were you planning to tell me th

lways been a sore spot for me,

pping to a low, dangerous tone. "Don

follow orders. This is a deal, Adrian. It goes both ways. Since

, to my surprise, the corner of his mouth twitched. "Impressi

ed in front of a door. "This is where you'll sleep during your

the other two doors nearby. "A

etely. "Three months and we g

eek to keep my frustratio

ring your things. Prepare for the t

ore. "And Ms. Blythe," he added, his tone

peared down the hal

iling windows that let in an almost blinding amount of light. The bed was enormous, far too big f

s, but it felt cold and empty. I

d be stuck here. I could at least try to m

s the first decent thing he'd said to me all day

put it past him to install hidden cameras. The man had already proven he'd been keeping tabs on me.

change soon enough. Because when this was over, I'd be t