Nielle dropped the laundry on the bed and flopped down beside it, contemplating her recent encounter with Zephyr. Refusing to tell him about the sports car might have been a bold move on her part, asserting her independence, but she acknowledged it was a risky move. She needed to show Zephyr that she wasn't a pushover, yet she also wondered if she had pushed him too far.
As she stared at the ceiling, Nielle tried to analyze her mate. Zephyr was undoubtedly strong, dominant, and not one to tolerate insubordination. His calm demeanor spoke of control, but he hadn't forced her into submission, showing a degree of consideration. She recalled his kindness when he acknowledged her likely homesickness and the difficulty of losing her dream of a relationship with Kieran.
Zephyr seemed to have a
