Dominic
The sound of Emma's slap still echoed in the parking lot. Harrison touched his reddening cheek, shock morphing into ugly rage. I couldn't help but admire her form – for someone so gentle with the twins, she had impressive follow-through.
"You little—" He stepped toward Emma, but I moved first, placing myself between them. Years of protecting my children had honed my instincts. No one threatened my family. Even if this marriage was supposedly temporary, Emma was under my protection.
"Choose your next words carefully." My boardroom voice slipped out – the one that made CEOs flinch. "Very carefully. I'd hate to demonstrate what happens to people who threaten my wife."
Harrison sneered, though he kept his distance. Smart man. "Defending her honor? How quaint. Tell me, *driver*, how
