Chapter 58

One of Zavian’s hands slid up to splay possessively over Emmeline’s abdomen, holding her firmly in place as the other landed on the wall beside her head. “Let’s just pretend we never had this...encounter on the corridor,” he purred silkily against the feverish skin of her neck. “That you didn’t get in my way and tempt me so deliciously with your sinful beauty. That I didn’t see you at all.”

Emmeline flinched instinctively when his free hand moved, stiffening against the wall in fear even though all he did was brace it there beside her head, caging her in.

Zavian’s jaw ticked. The reaction clearly angered him.

“Did you buy this little get-up specifically to seduce your husband?” he demanded in a low, dangerous tone.

Before she could respond, he gripped her chin firmly, forcing her to meet his piercing stare. “Trying to please a good-for-nothing man who abuses you, Emmeline?” he bit out, his furious breaths fanning hotly over her lips.

Shock and confusion