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