Chapter 26
Sloan ducked under the cobwebs strung over the arched stairwell leading to the lantern room, going over in his mind how he’d handle Oriana with the same diligence he’d give positioning his men for a penalty kill. No verbal humiliation, at least until she felt a little more secure about their relationship. He stood for a moment to watch her lean over the railing on the lantern gallery, and a smile tugged at his lips. She bounced on the balls of her feet, looked back at him, then bit her lip. Eager and a little nervous. Perfect. Mind-numbing fear they’d explore together eventually, but anticipation would suffice for now.
But how to give her the edge she needed from him without overdoing it? Several times he’d found her limits and pushed enough to get a nice reaction, but when he
