Tane
TaneGeorge stepped away from me and walked slowly around the table. As he did so, Elena’s body grew stiffer, her face drawn as if she were worried. About what? Me? Did she truly not wish to be alone with me? Had I frightened her? Moved too quickly at the ball? She had found pleasure in my arms, but she seemed confused. Unsure.
I focused on my senses and drew her scent deeply into my body. Processed what I could of her emotional state from the chemicals on her skin.
She was nervous. Angry. Afraid. Of what? Of me?
Fuck. What had I done?
“I’ve had a car brought around for you. It will take you both to my estate, Warlord. You’ll have privacy there. I assure you. I hire only the best, private security, former Special Forces. The property is ten acres, and Elena has her own suite of ro
