The moment I saw Dorian walk into the faculty dinner with Julie, my blood turned to ice.No.No, no, no. This couldn't be happening."Alexis!" Julie's voice cut through my panic. She was beaming, pulling Dorian forward. "I want you to finally meet my nephew. Dorian, this is my husband, Professor Alexis Wolfe."Dorian's eyes locked with mine. For one terrible second, I saw my own shock mirrored on his face.Then his expression shifted. Smoothed out. A slow smile curved his lips, the same lips I'd kissed in that elevator."Professor Wolfe," he said, extending his hand. "It's nice to finally meet you."His voice was perfectly casual. Too casual.I couldn't move. Couldn't breathe. My students' faces swam around me. Colleagues chatted and laughed, oblivious.Julie nudged me. "Honey?"I forced my hand forward. Dorian's palm was warm against mine. He squeezed, just slightly, and I jerked back like he'd burned me."Dorian," I managed. My voice sounded strangled. "Julie's mentioned you."She h
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