laced with mischief. "Haven't you heard? I'm

him as he shook his head. "Are you out of your mind? Do you really think I'

t, convinced she was spouting

essly smitten, finding excuses to keep

ly to stop dead in his tracks when anoth

cracked with disbelief

ssion remained cold, his gaze brushing over Vernon as if he were insignificant before sett

her hand through his arm and giving it a playful shake.

had once risked his very life for her in another time. That could only mean she held something he valued

ing scent that had haunted him through the night. His throat tightened

"Stop this nonsense, Sabrina! Th

understand? The last woman bold enough to touch T

e he expecte

Then, lifting his eyes, he said coldly and absolutely, "Didn't you hear her? I've a

ned, shock painted

let. As he looked between Theo and Sabrina now, fury boil

t be true. It

out, the one said to be impotent, untouched

, you shameless bi-" His words were choked off by a sharp

show her some respect," Theo responded, his voice like ir

ng it feel as though the bones were splintering apart. His

tter and undeniable, though every

surge of fury in his chest. His eyes redden

't some childish prank. Don't throw your life away on a whim. You and I grew up togeth

h offering her one last chance. If she took it, he belie

spilled down her cheeks. But those past memories cut too deep now. The betrayals, the pai

eside her, she slipped closer into hi

ically equals destiny in love. Well, by that logic, you and I are just as destined. We grew up together, too, after all. R

and then his arm slid firmly around he

t?" she replied wi

rn. "You told me to reconsider, and I did. I weighed my options carefully. Theo is rich, striking, and he actua

oss Theo's waist, her touch linge