the hallway into
he rows of designer dresses and custom heels. She reached
ed her clothes. Plain sweaters. Denim jeans. Cotton shirts. H
ame. He watched her pack. The s
The items she brought with her three years ago. She was leavin
The thick carpet absorbed t
night," he said. "Wait until
he harsh, grating sound of the met
d. "A clean break is
e. It lacked the soft, accommo
rritation. His jaw clenched. He did
d. She gripped the handle of the suitcas
vely. His tall, broad frame loom
were completely devoid of the warmth and adoration he had see
p aside, Mr
on Gavin's nerves. A mus
epeated, his voice
t blink. She
ion in the air was palpable. He al
e end of the hall. She pressed the down but
r out. He stopped
isted, his tone harden
numbers. She completely ignored his off
rang. The heavy si
around to face Gavin. She reache
d a large hand on the elevator door to stop i
. His tone carried a hint of a comma
the metal door. Then she looked back u
er appropriate," she sai
tion in her voice hit him unexpectedly. H
tal panels seamlessly closed togethe
She leaned heavily against thescaped. It tracked hot
to steady herself. Suddenly, a wave of intense nausea hit her stomach. The eleva
noyance crossing his handsome features. He was entirely unaccustomed to his directives being so thoroughly ignored. The
buzzed in
he screen lit up wi
oday. Can't wa
d to feel the familiar sense of duty and relief. Inste
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