The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

The man was casually dressed, his striking features catching the dim Light of the corridor in the hotel.

One hand rested in his pocket, the other holding a cigarette, exhaling a stream of smoke with an indifferent air.

Hannah, caught off guard, approached him.

“What are you doing here?

I thought you were away on business?”

Bryson turned slightly at her voice, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“I was just pulling one over on those fools.

”

He crushed the cigarette and tossed it in the bin, then looked at Hannah.

“Your cousin and that boy, they’ve returned to Cadilind, right?”

“Yeah, I sent them home.

I can’t protect them well here in Newfort.

”

Hannah glanced at Bryson, concern in her voice.

“Aren’t you worried about Lyons’s guys finding you?”

around Hannah’s waist and

deep, dark eyes fixed on

He grinned.

guys are

get along well with the Lyons Group, so they won’t rat me

”

Hannah raised an eyebrow.

secret for staying

his fingers into Hannah’s pocket and pulled out

“Exactly.

”

door swung open with the

carried Hannah and strode

door shut

an instant, Hannah found herself sinking

solid frame hovered

tried to protest, his ki*s

“Wait…”

Hannah, pushing against his chest, couldn’t hold back his tender

Bryson’s breath grew quicker.

slid his hand beneath the fabric of

so, Hannah pushed him back with

“Hold on!

Bryson, stop…” she urged.

But Bryson seemed unresponsive.