The freezing storm had completely dissipated, and the night had opened up to reveal a beautiful, full moon bathing the terrace. Its silvery light fell directly on James's face, accentuating the severity of his cheekbones and the dark depth of his eyes.
But what the hell was happening to me? My mind screamed in protest. Here I was, lusting after my ex-mate's father-in-law, my rival's fiancé. This made no sense!
I continued to enjoy the meal, forcing myself to remain calm, until James broke the silence with a pragmatic voice, talking about my classes and how schedules had to be coordinated with military precision so as not to interfere with my studies.
After a few minutes, James slid an additional document across the table. “I hope you've read the documents Darla sent you earlier. You mus
