Chapter Thirteen “It’s out of the question. I have business to attend to and prepare things for a meeting at the gala on Saturday. I don’t have time to accompany you to Carlotto’s with your friends Thursday night.” Ivan said to Annabella as she prepared to go home for the day. “Don’t be silly. You don’t need to accompany me.” He gave her that look of his. “I mean you physically don’t need to be there when you’ve assigned Denver to me already. Plus Vincent and Ranger will be there as well.” He gazed over her body in the short flair skirt she wore with heeled sandals and a sleeveless blouse he admired earlier after their shower together. “I told you I don’t like you out of my sight. You’re pushing it, Annabella. I’m allowing you to go home and see your friends, and take care of things yo

