"Excuse me?" I frown as I snatch my hand from his grip. "What did you say?"
He smiles sexily. "I was merely stating that you are gorgeous. Don't be alarmed."
"Well, don't," I snapped.
He smiles as he sips his drink, clearly amused by my response. "Who are you?"
"Someone whose intelligence is insulted by your audacity. Goodbye, Mr. Ferrara. Go away." I turn my back to him and take my place at the bar.
His lips come to my ear from behind. "Lovely to meet you, Chloe Bennett. We will meet again. I'll make sure of it." His breath prickles my neck, and traitorous goose bumps scatter up my arms.
"Don't bother," I sneer, annoyed by my physical reaction to him.
My heart is hammering. No wonder poor Elias is stressed to the max. He's dealing with complete and utter snakes here.
Good grief, I
