The silence in Ryker’s office could break bones.
His finger had just left Jenna’s neck, and she hated herself for the shiver that betrayed her.
“You say you don’t feel a thing for me,” he murmured, eyes burning into hers, “but your body says otherwise.”
Jenna’s jaw clenched. “That’s not true.”
“Really?” His lips curved in a dark smirk. “Then why are you trembling?”
She opened her mouth to answer when—
Knock. Knock.
The sound startled them both. Ryker’s gaze flicked to the door, sharp as a blade.
“Alpha Ryker?” Maren’s voice, too high-pitched, too hurried. “I’m so sorry for disturbing you, but It’s urgent!”
Jenna’s chest heaved. Maren. Bless her soul.
Ryker’s eyes narrowed on Jenna, clearly torn between dragging the truth out of her and checking what the fuss was about. His hand s
