The tension that had simmered between them all evening refused to dissipate following them like a shadow as they returned to the estate.
Audrey’s heels clicked against the polished floor, her breaths shallow as she wrestled with the conflicting emotions Adam stirred within her.
She hadn’t spoken much since the gala her, mind a swirl of doubt anger and something else… something primal and undeniable.
Adam walked silently beside her his golden eyes glinting in the dim light of the hallway.
He opened the door to her room gesturing for her to enter.
“Goodnight” he said softly though his voice carried a weight she couldn’t ignore.
She paused in the doorway her back to him.
“Adam” she murmured her tone uncertain but charged.
He stilled. “Yes baby?”
Audrey turned meeting his gaze. Th
