Chapter 195

Isabelle’s POV

“Thank you.” My voice shook as I stood up from the table.

Carson, the man I had agreed to a date with, left immediately after Steel’s threat. When I had agreed to this date Carson had been nothing but charming. It was when he realized he wasn’t getting anything from me that he showed the real slimeball he was.

“Are you okay?” The concern was clear in Steel’s expression.

“I’m fine.” I nodded.

“I think I’d like to get home and just forget this night even happened.”

“I can give you a ride,” Sterling suggested in a gentle tone.

“No, the orphanage isn’t that far from here. I’m fine walking.” I turned and headed for the door before he could protest.

When Steel and I were alone one of us seemed to crack and give in to the other. I was feeling a little more vulnerable right now which would only make it easier for me to lose all my willpower. I meant what I said in his office and I needed to stand my ground.

I heard