Burning Desire: A Tale of Love and Betrayal
His presence filled the space without effort, yet he remained controlled, respectful, as though he feared crossing a line.
Calvin chuckled again, but it landed awkwardly, hollow. “Don’t worry, Blackwood. I’ll take good care of her. She’s got me and Allison. More than enough.”
For the first time, Blackwood’s eyes met his. Cool, measured. A silence that cut sharper than any retort. Calvin shifted, his smile faltering, his hand sliding off the blanket as though burned.
Blackwood turned back to me. “If you need anything,” he said softly, “you call me. No matter the hour. Do you understand?”
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