Chapter 122

“I’m going back to New York,” I announced. I couldn’t wait to put an end to this unpleasant trip.

My fingers closed around my suitcase handle, but before I could lift it, his hand covered mine. “Wait.”

I shook my head and tried to pull away, but his grip on my bag tightened. “Just let me go back. I’m exhausted.”

His eyes softened. He looked at me, really looked at me, and then his shoulders sagged as he lowered his head to the ground. “I’m sorry. I lost control. I’ve never… I don’t lose control, Olivia. Not with anyone.”

Any anger I felt vanished. “What are you saying?”

He looked up. “I just… I can’t when I’m around you. I can’t.”

Even though he was being very vague, I understood. Or at least, I thought I did. And if my guess was right, then things had gotten even more complicated.

I let the bag go and Alexander returned it to the trunk. I didn’t protest as he led me into the club. But then I caught a glimpse of a tall, lean figure standing on the balcony. When our eyes met, I saw him smile mischievously.

“Who is that?”

Alexander followed my gaze to the balcony. “Duke Cater. An old friend. He’s been waiting for us.”

And watching us, Yve added. I felt him looking at you and Alexander.

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a feeling he might have a lot of

frowned, but followed Alexander into

me as we walked in. All the furniture was designed with

a candle to the

stairs, his Hawaiian–style shirt hanging completely open to reveal a skinny chest. Snake tattoos spiraled across his pale skin. His black hair fell over his shoulder, bouncing as he moved. The man wore enough rings for three people. And he moved like a ballroom dancer

darling!” He raised his hands, drawing my attention to the silver chains hanging across his throat. He spoke with a thick European accent. “And you must be the famous Olivia I’ve heard absolutely nothing about.”

began to rake over me, Alexander rushed and clamped a

I felt him pushing me into a chair.

darling you know I hate confining myself. Besides, it’s just us here.” I heard the sound of his rings clinking together. “Surely, Olivia doesn’t mind a bit of

The way Duke

“I’m not asking, Duke.”


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so commanding.” Duke’s voice dropped to a low purr. “You know how that gets me all worked

widened even though they

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