Remington moved closer with measured steps.

As the gap between them narrowed, Hannah felt the air grow heavier.

“So, if I’m so clued in, what should I do about it, in your opinion?”

Hannah met his gaze coolly and offered a sly blink.

“Doing nothing wouldn’t be out of character.

After all, I chose to work with you, knowing full well you’d stop at nothing to get what you want.

Why would you spare a thought for those who don’t matter to your plans?”

At her words, Remington couldn’t suppress a chuckle.

“Is that considered a compliment where you come from?”

With a playful tilt of her head and a beaming smile, Hannah retorted, “Could be, couldn’t it?”

“Actually…”

Remington paused, his hand reaching up to lightly graze Hannah’s cheek.

His thumb and forefinger gently captured her chin, prompting her to look at him.

pick

You’re sharp and driven.

Together we’d be…”

was enough to send a

monster lurking in the closet, surely overhearing every

step back, just as a

gaze snapped towards the

“What was that?”

“What ?”

the first time, Hannah found herself fumbling

~ I just knocked into

“That’s not it.

turned and made his

noise came from

in here

“Of course not.

silver needle, ready to act

for the closet

her attention diverted, asked, “What was

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