“Nadine…”

Bryant’s voice lingered over her name, as if tasting the syllables for the first time.

Nadine couldn’t bring herself to meet his piercing gaze, fearing that her facade would crumble under the weight of his scrutiny. Then, Bryant chuckled a sound that sent shivers down her spine-and demanded, “Who sent you?”

It was clear to Bryant that she was a pawn, sent by someone with a hidden agenda-a play for profit, because in his world, nobody made a move without an incentive.

Nadine hadn’t expected Bryant to be so astute, to see right through her with barely a glance. Her face paled as she took a deep breath and repeated the lie she had prepared.

“I’m just here on a part-time job. Nobody sent me…”

“Miss White.”

me, I can find on them. Anything they can offer you, I can match. Let’s just say, I’m known for

other

like Bryant could easily uncover any secret. Rather than futile

frowned, not immediately placing the

“Brother…”

at

knew Bryant was a

Crossing him, especially using someone from his past

for someone Bryant once held dear,

cigarette, not acknowledging York’s input, and turned to

wouldn’t have set this trap

guessed, “Probably in his

returned shortly, dragging Alaric by the collar

recoiled at the violence, watching Alaric glare

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