The bastard always meant what he said. If he threatened to throw her out, he might actually do it. To her own frustration, Elodie immediately quieted under the threat. She didn't dare move, though she cursed him viciously in her head. As they approached the car, it beeped twice. Damian opened the door with one hand and unceremoniously shoved her into the passenger seat. Then he walked around the front, opened the driver's door, and bent to get in. He slammed the door hard enough to make her heart jump. She didn't dare look at him. "You had plenty of insults a moment ago." He turned toward her with a cool glance. "Why stop now?" Elodie didn't want to be alone with him. More precisely, she was afraid to be alone with him right now. She tried to get out, but he saw wha

