shoulder, the heat of his palm searing th
n his grip, his pupils contra
perfect arch of her nose and the distinct, full curve of h
a fraction of a second, her surgical reflexes took
h lethal precision, two slender fingers pressing har
h someone without trying to crush their clavicle," C
flicker of genuine surprise crossed his dark
forward, using his massive frame to
ith dangerous provocation. "Six years, and your re
zing. The raw insolence of his words ignite
rd, aiming straight for the pol
ond of broken leverage, Claire twisted her waist like a dancer, slip
er band on his pinky caught the overhea
d, her red lips curving into pure disdain. "I don't wa
caused a vein at Holden's
, no living soul dared address the titan of
cab, his towering presence instan
said, his palm hitting the door sensor to keep the heavy doors from sliding shut. "I saw the transfer confirmation and
million
mind, a wave of profound nausea
She had never signed a custody waiv
delivery room, someone had orchestrated a masterclass in sl
corner clutching an encrypted tablet. "Mr.
ad halt, his jaw near
ke thin air was currently cornering C
tion. Her hand slapped the emergency door-close bu
y," Claire snapped, her voice cold as dry ice. "I su
ark fury as he lunged forwar
ers, an ultra-fine silver diagnostic probe gleamed, its need
osted metal doors slammed shut
s pulled at Claire's stomach as she leaned back against the
losed doors. The air still carried the faint, intoxicatin
g his charcoal silk tie, a dark, unre
rembling. "Sir... should I have securit
ootage with every Peninsula guest record and vehicle log from today. I want Claire Nolan'
slid open, and Claire gripped her medical briefcase, striding out into
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