Chapter 35

• His head cocked to the side as his eyes raked over me from head to toe and back again. When he was finished, I couldn't fight the urge to actually looked down to make sure my clothes weren't singed from my body by the heat in his gaze. "Whatever I want," he practically growled. "Nicole."
• My breath caught in my chest. But I couldn't tell you if it was from fear or...something else.
• "However," he continued. "I already told you I wouldn't hurt you while you are a guest in my home. As long as you behave. You have my word on that.”