Chapter Two
Phoenix waved a hand. “Not to be rude, but if you could move your belongings out of my room and be on your way, I’d appreciate it very much. I need to lie down.”
He didn’t wait for her to respond. He turned his head on the pillow and closed his eyes.
Sierra had been dismissed like the hired help she was. And his dismissal made her blood boil once more. It took an effort, but she managed to swallow her pride. “Sure, Mr. Chamberlain, I’d be happy to oblige.”
Although the rooms were neat, she would have to change the linens on the bed before Phoenix used it. She’d planned to do that chore in the morning, as well as gather up her clothes and toiletries in anticipation of his arrival. But showing up early and bringing other guests had left her feeling inadequate.
When the drive
