~TIANA'S [POV]~
He looked at me and said, “Sure. But we’re thinking of playing golf outside later. I’d like you to join us.” His voice carried that commanding edge I was beginning to crave. “I’ll send someone to fetch you when it’s time.”
I nodded, brushing my shirt down and rising to my feet. I could feel Marcus’s intense gaze burning into me the entire way.
Just before I reached the door, I heard the scrape of his chair as he excused himself and stood too.
I had no desire to return to my bedroom, so I went in search of Elizabeth, my only real friend here. I wanted a few stolen moments with her before the game pulled me back into Demetri’s world.
I’d barely reached the main entrance when a familiar voice stopped me cold.
“Hey.” I froze, then slowly turned.
Marcus approached with
