Chapter Five
Kayla frowned and watched Carl disappear down the hallway. The turmoil she’d seen in his eyes was worrying, and she hadn’t missed the look he’d exchanged with the security officer either. Something was going on and she was determined to get to the bottom of it.
Before she could go after him, Alec’s hand brushed against her arm and a trickle of energy washed over her. Kayla’s eyes shot up to meet his alluring blue ones. Desire and something else she couldn’t quite distinguish through their shared connection flared to the surface.
“Carl’s right,” he said quietly. “You’re absolutely breathtaking.”
“Thanks,” she managed, unable to tear away from his gaze. Alec took a step closer, blocking her view of the hallway. He lifted her hand, his eyes holding a thousand promises as he b
