Chapter 177

“Since you’re here, not comatose and seem to have all of your body parts, I’m going to assume you’re fine and just ignoring my calls on purpose.”

His heart slammed against his sternum, and his body tightened, adrenaline pumping through him. But then the voice and words registered, and his shock at suddenly not being alone in his house released him.

He slowly turned, lowering his empty glass to his desk. And met Michelle’s furious glare. As the surprise retreated, the familiar dueling emotions of delight, lust, pain and love surged in. Michellen though the distance of the room separated them, he swore her fresh scent teased him, had his mouth watering for a taste.

His gaze lowered, and he felt a spasm in his gut. The skin of her shoulders, bared by the dark red dress that flowed over her body before molding to her beautiful legs, gleamed in the light. She’d worn this for Stoner. Gone to him looking like living, breathing sex. He picked up his glass and strode over