Beneath The Veil - A Contract or A Curse?

was in contrast

she said, trying her hardest to hide

e this way." He spoke in a manner that hit Claire in all the right places, a

much softer than she wanted, but st

ne," he said stretchin

she responded, gulping inaudib

ed, with a subtle smile, as he walke

hat I'm doing here," Cla

t away. Please, have a seat," he said, ges

tured with a subtle nod to the hefty man who had brou

with two crystal glasses and a bottle of fine

e read m

d each glass to the brim, his ac

ok away. His silent mastery over the room was evident. As he handed Claire the glass, his fingers briefly brushed a

ed on his finger, the same ring s

some kind

her hands around the gl

How do I even know I'm safe?" She spilled, as th

uke started, with

arli

wenty trained men guarding this building. If they're h

f Luke's control and influence-not just over

g so little left her both intrigued and caut

to why you're here," he said, re

ire speechless. She imagi

t an a

significant event-a gala, to be precise. It's crucial for a

expression revea

be your date for a

need you to pose as my wife for this event. We'll be meeting some ver

n?" Clair

aire hated how well he managed to stir her curiosity,

Arab sector, and to do that, we need to impres

?' Claire thou

at? You may

t the

details now. All you need to know is, this is unlike any other role

tle nod from Luke, Big John left the room, and this time, returned with a sleek leat

stand your hesitation Clai

orary-just for the event, and y

t that that statement made

s. Luke got up from his chair, paced slowly to the near o

hains?" he asked, not loo

t movie as the lead,

character made a statement just as she

id in unison. Luke turned away from the window to fa

nding over her, causing Claire to shrink into her seat, he