California had always carried memories for Selene.
Some sweet.
Most dangerous.
As her car moved slowly along the quiet street, she couldn’t help remembering the first time she had been here years ago.
That night had changed everything.
The city had been glowing with warm lights and ocean air when Lucien first crossed the line with her. A careless evening, too much tension between them, and a mistake that had eventually shattered his marriage.
Selene had never regretted it.
Not even once.
Because that night had proven something important to her.
Lucien Carter could be tempted.
And if he could be tempted once, he could be controlled again.
But as Selene watched the small apartment building across the street now, a strange feeling settled in her chest.
It wasn’t jealousy.
Not exa
