She took her time freshening up before sinking onto the bed, hoping to steal a moment of quiet. The stillness barely lasted.
Heavy footsteps echoed down the hall.
Her brows pulled together, unease curling in her chest. She had just pushed herself upright when the door flew open with a violent force that made her heart leap straight into her throat. The moment her eyes found his, her breath hitched.
Gold flickered through the darkness of his gaze.
He was furious.
A cold realization struck her had he discovered that she had gone into his study?
He slammed the door shut behind him and turned the lock with a sharp click that made her flinch. The sound seemed louder than it should have been, final, trapping. Her pulse thundered wildly.
"I told you not to get involved in this."
His voice was controlled too controlled but beneath it lurked something dangerous, something laced with raw malice. It sent her heart racing uncontrollably.
"W…what?" she managed, her voice trembling.
