Michael knew she was used to sitting on the sidelines during meetings and he wanted her to feel comfortable here… a part of his family instead of the outcast. He leaned in even closer to her and whispered, “I can handle the drinks from here. You’re welcome to listen in if you want to join us.” He was rewarded with a bright smile.
Alicia started toward the other side of the room, her footsteps slowing when Damon shot her a suspiciously wicked smile. His arm was stretched across the back of the sofa as if daring her to sit down. She inhaled and let it out. She wasn’t going to let Damon ruin this for her. Giving him a sticky sweet smile, she walked straight over and sat down between them… that’s when everything went wrong.
She did a double take the same time Titus did. He stopped whatever h
