Shadows Of Disire

pation as the city came alive, every street pulsing with energy. Yet, in the midst of all the chaos, one man stood still,

it was about giving back. The elite of the city would be there politicians, celebrities, business moguls people who thr

cut glass, Alex was the embodiment of sophistication. His tailored suit hugged his form perfectly, a testament to the w

t was cluttered, filled with half-finished canvases and splashes of paint on the wooden

lue as she added the final touches to her latest piece. It was

nd, burst into the room, his eyes wide with excitement. He wa

ttered, not lookin

sterpiece? I get it, but you need a break! Bes

"The Carlisle charity gal

et's just say I have my connections. Come on, Sophie. It's a chan

ngling with New York's elite made her stomach churn

iling, casting a golden glow over the room. The sound of clinking glasses and soft laughter filled t

he eyes on him. He had grown accustomed to it-the weight of expectations, the constant scrut

en he

o the glittering gowns around her. Her hair was pulled back in a loose bun, a

d still. There was something about her, an innocence,

r, drawn to her lik

are you?" His voice was smooth

hat gave me away?" she asked,

n't look like you b

sing him. There was a boldness in her e

d, intrigued. "I'm

and. His grip was firm, his touch send

changing sharp banter and lingering glances. The attracti

e?" Alex asked, handing

" Sophie replied. "But I'm

Guilty as char

she said simply,

used. "What kind of

, locking eyes with him. "The kin

ebrow. "I'd like

said, her lips curlin

ike a live wire, both of them feeli

remember the last time someone had intrigued him like this. He watched as S

back. He didn't chase after women; they usually came to him. Yet

everything you can about Sophie Hart

help but feel like she had just walked away from something i

drew her in so completely? And why did s

re about to become entangled in way