Chapter 190 “Hold on there, darling.

Where are you runnin’ off to? We’re just tryin’ to be friendly,” one sneered, his breath reeking of beer and cheap cigarettes.

Suppressing the instinct to gag, Elizabeth lifted her chin.

“My husband’s waiting for me just up ahead.”

The taller man scanned the dark street, his smirk widening.

“Oh, yeah? This stretch is nothing but construction sites and abandoned lots.

You’re dressed too fine for a fella swinging a hammer.

Who’s he, the phantom foreman?”

Before Elizabeth could respond, they each grabbed an arm, their laughter slithering into the night like poison.

“Come on now,” one said.

“We’re big deals around here.

A little time with us, and you’ll be counting your lucky stars.”

to the inn, his jaw

his expression could have

door open only to be ambushed by a memory—Aspyn

His scowl deepened.

closed the door and marched back

catch the receptionist’s startled attention, he said, “I need a different

fresh into her shift, quickly

him immediately—Elijah Norris, the guest the staff had

“Of course, Mr.

cheeks tinged pink as she caught sight of

expression, he

it there was a celebrity staying at the

swiftly located the best available room and

down the hallway, the heavens opened

The receptionist laughed lightly.

like your

Norris.

and you’d have been soaked

rain as if it held answers

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