A FIRE TOO DANGEROUS TO IGNORE
Emily’s heart slammed against her ribs.
James stood a few feet away, his blue eyes dark with something undeniable.
His gaze flicked to Liam—still too close, still leaning in.
Then back to her.
The tension was suffocating.
James’s jaw clenched. Hard. "You’ve got to be kidding me."
Liam didn’t move. Didn’t flinch.
He just smirked, his fingers still resting lightly on Emily’s wrist. "Relax, Sterling. You’re acting like you walked in on something."
James’s hands curled into fists. "Did I?"
Emily’s breath hitched.
This was spiraling fast.
She had spent days wondering if James cared.
And now?
Now, he looked like he was about to kill someone.
Liam chuckled, shaking his head. "You’re a little late, don’t you think?"
James snapped.
He lunged, grabbing
