There was a sudden surge of hostility in Griffon's eyes.

Griffon opened his mouth and was about to ask Jackson something when Tara walked in.

"Griffon, here you are!"

Jackson looked at Ms. Thorin, then turned to Griffon. "I'll leave you to have lunch with your girlfriend."

Instead of schooling his tone, Jackson allowed the sarcasm out. After all, Griffon was the one who'd mocked him for bringing his girlfriend to the bidding.

say or do was going to affect the outcome of the bidding. Jackson turned

***

he walked out of the restaurant without even a glance at her. Damn the wolf. He

had pined after he while she'd been away, he acted as if he couldn't stand the sight of her now.

***

Jackson returned with lunch, Taya was sleeping on the single

dark hair spread across the pillow. Long eyeslashes rested on her cheeks, and her face looked serene, all of the worry lines that crossed over it while she

disturb her. However, he feared she would feel uncomfortable from the half-sitting posture. Surely, the position would put a kink in her neck. After thinking for a while,

his arms. It felt

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