As he spoke, his gaze shot toward her, sharp as two ice daggers. A dangerous glint swirled in their depths. The sheer possessiveness in his aggression made Stella Lockwood freeze from head to toe. A chill rose in her heart as tension instantly seized her body, and alarm bells screamed in her head.
Things had changed.
Everything had changed.
Before her rebirth, she knew this man had some designs on her. Perhaps he was just looking for a new toy to play with. But for the most part, he had been restrained. Aside from that one time he was drunk, he had never made any further improper advances. She never expected that this time, he would display his desires so brazenly.
'Damn it, what does he take me for?'
'Does he think he can just play with me because he's rich and powerful?'
'Shameless.'
