in an Alpha's Embrace

hed for an escape from the man's suffocating charm. He had reappear

n said, his voice dripping with insincerity. "I see

lass tightening. "Just enjoying the art,

usement. "Of course, of course. Well, I'll l

ed to scan the room once more, her eyes landing on Emily, w

he window, his eyes fixed on Emily's sculpture, "Turmoil." He was impressed –

mile on her face. "Sir, I've spoken to the artist's repr

he sculpture. "Make an o

returning to her boss. "Yes, sir. And, sir... the artist's

danced in his eyes. Emily – the woman he had spent a pass

tion was more complicat

Turmoil," receiving critical acclaim. Art critics and collectors al

oment of solitude amidst the chaos. The cool night breeze was a welc

oulders, and she opened her eyes to find the man from her party st

said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "But I didn

intruded," he said, his words polite but laced with amusement. "My name i

y dad business, however I'd like to have nothing

ncreased his interest in her no lady had ever turned him down and most definitely not a self

et.Alex , however keep the cloak on

ng as he took in the scene. "Alex, what's g

knuckles. "See you soon, beautiful," he said, his eyes

r. As they arrived at the appointed location, Emily's eyes widened in shock – the b

his eyes fixed intently on her. Emily's heart skipped a

and smooth. "It's a pleasure to see

ANW

she thought he was" max blackwood" regaining her composure her eyes widening as she took in the opulent decor. The room was a mastercl

h sat proudly on a pedestal near the window. Nearby, a beautiful piece by Constantin Brancusi,

awn to the stunning artwork that adorned the walls. James, who had accompanied her to the meeti

is feminine features. His hair was styled in loose waves, and his full lips were painted a deep coral. He looked every

e crop top, her dark jeans clinging to her curves in all the right places. Her long hair was

d, and his piercing grey eyes seemed to bore into Emily's very soul. He wore a tailored dark green suit that accen

arded Emily with an intent gaze. "So, Emily," he began, his deep voice sending a shiver d