Chapter 390

I was tugged toward the door, and as I went, I glanced back at Edward.

Edward was watching me, his gaze dark and brooding, like a dangerous tiger lying in wait.

A shiver ran down my spine, and I quickened my pace.

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Once we stepped out of the villa, I realized the place was on a whole other level. In the dark, I hadn’t noticed how massive and impressive everything was–now, with the sunlight, you could see how thoughtfully designed and grand it all looked.

Ryan opened the car door for me. “Get in. Don’t let my uncle’s words mess with your mood. He’s always on my case about this

stuff.”

I smiled and ducked into the car, with Ryan climbing in right after me.

“So, where do you want to go now?” he asked.

“Honestly? I just want to go home and take a shower,” I replied.

Ryan told the driver to head out.

We’d just pulled up to my apartment building when Ryan’s phone rang. He said grimly, “The guy who attacked you yesterday? It really was that salesman. He’s got a record—he assaulted another girl and did three years in prison.”

My heart felt heavy, and for a second, I started questioning everything.

Danger really is everywhere. If you’re a single girl, you’ve got to stay sharp and look out for yourself.

my tense muscles relax. Ryan plopped down on the couch to rest, while I

at the ends–it was so thick it never dried quickly–making me look a little lazy and relaxed. I could feel his eyes lingering on me, and

I’d really wanted to ask about the Jennings family, but I knew better. Ryan was part of this massive, secretive family that preferred to stay out of the public eye–definitely not the kind of people

business.

ask, and honestly,

wasn’t about to bring it

scratch on my arm. Against my fair skin, the mark looked even more

forgot about it, It’s

then gently pressed me against his

whole body tense, but I just didn’t have the willpower to break free from his gentle

months to rest and heal, and then… can we be together?” Ryan whispered in my ear, his voice low

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heart skipped a

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you time to

my life, and the words to turn him down just died on

as if I’d

bodyguard? You can bring her on board at your company,

chest and looked him in the eye. “No need. I can take care of

think I’m just trying to spy on

I was thinking. Sure, I’d just had a close call, but danger’s everywhere. You can’t just stop

reached up and gave my cheek a playful squeeze.

just about to snap back at him, when Ryan suddenly slipped his arm around

so tall I had

touched, my phone started

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