When Stephen was angry, a savage intensity emanated from him, chilling and oppressive even in its faintest expression. "I didn't... Tina invited me for afternoon tea, and William happened to be there. She had to leave and took my car, so he gave me a ride home." Summer gritted her teeth and straightened her back with all her might. She hadn't done anything wrong, so why did she have to be questioned by Stephen like this? Stephen's fingers glided along the curve of Summer's cheek, deceptively gentle. "A ride home?" he asked coldly. "And what about next time? Will his bed be the next stop on your way?" "That night you begged me to take you. What did you swear? Say it again now." The humiliation washed over Summer again. "I promised to be loyal to you, heart and soul." Stephen's gaze w

