Chapter 14

She inquired, "Does he know where we are now?" while simultaneously being worried for their wellbeing and the delicate nature of the topic they were discussing.

He reassured her that "no one knows where we are except for us," and the assurance in his voice helped alleviate some of her anxieties, though they were still present.

She wore a frown. I had the impression that he was going to meet us.

"At a site not too far away."

She gave a sigh of relief and nodded.

They locked gazes, and the sexual tension in the room increased as dramatically as if it had been fired into the room from a cannon. After the sudden charge, silence descended between them as it felt very heavy. Because Jerome was focusing his attention on her with such intensity, she had the impression that he could see her soul and discover any secrets that weren't already contained in her file. He didn't say a word as he inched his way closer.

Instantaneously, Anna's heart started racing as she anticipated his contact and hi