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I grasped the rear passenger handle and lazily opened the door to climb inside with a taunt on my tongue.
But someone beat me to it.
“Miss me?”
My body stilled. The words caught in my throat . . . their weight suddenly too much.
I couldn’t swallow. I couldn’t speak. It felt difficult to breathe.
The man hidden in the shadow of the car leaned forward only enough to beckon me with one strong finger.
Run, Jess. Run.
Weak. You’re so damn weak.
Head up.
Shoulders back.
Lips twisted.
Eyes laughing.
“Well, well, well . . . look who’s finally showing his face.” I cocked my head to the side and leaned against the door. “And what exactly is it I can help you with this evening?”
“Get in.” His tone was commanding and left no room for discussion, but then again, I’d never cared for authority.
I pretended to think about it for a second then lifted a shoulder. “You didn’t even say please. I tend to like it when guys beg.” I turned to leave but jerked to a stop when he suddenly latched on to my wrist.
He pulled me toward him slowly, giving me a glimpse of a man who exuded evil. A man I hated.
Crisp suit—not that I expected anything less.
Hair a mixture of blond and gray—mostly the latter.
Early forties and undeniably handsome—not that I’d admit to that.
His presence boasted power and money—but I’d never been attracted to either.
Danger on the other hand . . .
Tortured green eyes and long, dirty-blond hair flashed through my mind, making my chest ache before I could force all thoughts of him away.
The ice-blue eyes of the man in front of me seemed to dance with amusement, but his brow was set in frustration and his voice had an edge to it when he said, “Walk away from me again and I’ll enjoy making you beg. Understood?”
I curled my lip. “Grab me again, and the only thing you’ll be begging for is your life. Understood?”
He shot me a blinding smile as he released me. “Get in. Please.”
I sighed for his benefit as I climbed into the SUV but stayed pressed up against the door with my hand on the handle once seated.
Nearly a minute passed in silence before I finally spoke. “And to what do I owe this unexpected and unwelcome pleasure?”
His eyes narrowed, but he simply said, “I’m here to make you an offer you can’t refuse.”
A sharp laugh burst from my chest. “Is that right? I seem to remember you saying something eerily similar before. And I’ve never regretted anything in my life more.”
“You would have nothing to regret if you’d do your job.”
