Coral was more than overjoyed about getting out of Inigo’s home and away from his overprotective watch for a few hours. It had been a week since the incident had occurred and as much as she had appreciated him, being in such close quarters unexpectedly was taking its toll on her. It had been a full seven days  and there had been no sign of Dean. In just a few short hours she would be socializing with someone other than him and her Administrative Assistant, Valerie. Tonight she was going to dinner with her high school crush, Paul Stoll. She hadn't heard from him since they had graduated from high school, six years ago. They had spoke briefly over the phone earlier that day. He had informed her of his need to get rid of some newly acquired real estate he had just inherited through the death of his grandmother. It seemed harmless and the thought of seeing Paul again appealed greatly to her because

“Why did you call me?”“Mother mentioned you have become quite the little Real Estate Agent in town. She said you were the best and that you sold the Peterson’s House.” He had been looking at her lips while he spoke to her. She took a sip of her wine before she answered.“Yes, I did.”“Wow! Talk about savvy. I’m impressed Coral. They had been trying to get rid of that home since we were in school. She left out the details about you being so gorgeous now. You my dear are definitely a fine wine, just ripening beautifully with age.”  Coral felt butterflies in her stomach.“Let’s make a toast,&rdq

“Were you going to let him f*ck you?”She was offended and ready to leave. She tried to walk past him. He grabbed her by her left wrist to stop her motion. He pulled her gruffly to him. His strong frame felt good against her own. She hated to admit that fact when he was acting so jealously. “Answer me. Were you?”“No!” She tried to wiggle free. He wasn’t budging.“How dare you ask me such a thing. It wasn’t like that. It was a business dinner.”“Not from where I was standing.” She looked down at the carpeted floor. She wished then she had never go

“Get out.”“What?”“Your atonement for tonight’s escapade.”“Lev…”“Don’t worry. This stays between us. I am well aware how much Inigo cares for you. I will keep this between you and I. I suggest you do the same thing. Inigo has no idea you went on a date and I would feel sorry for the poor guy after Inigo was finished with him.”Coral felt a knot form in her stomach as Lev talked about Inigo. He couldn’t find out about this. Inigo would be furious with her about this. She didn’t like the thought of being dishonest with him, but it had to be done, at least for now.“What will I tell hi

Strong hands shook her awake.“Coral ! Get up ! Now!” She awoke and immediately yawned and stretched.“What is it?” She asked still half asleep. She looked at the alarm clock. It was five forty-three a.m.“It’s Lev.”“Is he alright?”“I don’t know. The head of our security team just contacted me and let me know they had to rush Lev to the hospital.”“What! Why?”“He was run down by a car this morning.”