No Strings Attached

No sooner had the words left his mouth than lan had enveloped Clara in a protective embrace. His large hand gripped her shoulder tightly. His face was a thundercloud, and his eyes were a stormy glare fixed on Brodie. Each word he spat out was laced with frost. "No way! She's my woman." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Every cell in his body was bristling with rage.

Brodie's little act couldn't fool him. Brodie was pretending to need a fake girlfriend, but actually attempting to snatch his girl. He had just managed to send Anders and Ryker packing, No way was he going to let another man anywhere near Clara. If it hadn't been for the fact that Brodie had saved Clara, Ian would have happily decked him one.

Brodie glanced at lan, then, with impeccable tact, turned to Clara. "I apologize if I've caused Ms. Clara any discomfort. Forget I said anything. Let's call it off. I don't need any compensation. Please, go on your way."

He nodded politely, ready to lie down for a rest.

soft and clear, cut through the

arm tightened around her shoulders. He pulled her closer. His dark eyes

Mr. Hayes. We've settled our debts, remember? There's nothing between us anymore." Her

this really how you want to treat me? You'd

Trusting Heidi over and over,

for a long moment, then said coldly,

I bet you could win her back. I don't want to end

glare. "Did I say I was

may look all prim and proper, but there's something off about

His icy gaze turned to