When Chloe Bishop saw Xavier Grayson again, he had changed his clothes—and the ring was back on his finger. She was a little surprised.
He'd put the wedding band on again. Had the Old Lord said something to him?
Xavier Grayson walked toward her step by step, his presence commanding and intimidating.
Her body stiffened involuntarily, the nightmare of last night flooding back.
She was afraid of him. What happened last night had terrified her.
But Xavier Grayson didn't even look at her. He picked up the little boy beside her and left the room without a backward glance, leaving only his lingering authority behind.
Chloe Bishop let out a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding. Gripping the edge of the children's bed, she pulled herself up and started heading back to her room to rest
