When Aldric led me out of Siren Lounge, Lena's smile was brighter than ever. "Nancy," she said warmly, "now that you're with Mr. Thorn, your good days are just beginning. Don't forget to come back and visit your friends here." The other women in the lounge looked ready to explode with jealousy. Before letting me into the car, Aldric searched me thoroughly. He took everything I had, including my phone. Only then did he allow me inside. Kaelan was already sitting there. I curled up against the window, making myself as small as possible. Part of it was an act. Part of it was genuine fear. His icy gaze slid toward me. "You slipped away pretty fast earlier." I couldn't tell what Kaelan meant by that, so I put on a pitiful expression. "Mr. Thorn, I tried my best. The guest just didn't like

