A Bloom of Thorns
He swayed and then fell to the ground, passed out cold.
The sight left Melissa ghostly pale with shock.
Back in the car, Yoel's expression turned stormy once more.
Holly felt a split of anxiety, but she kept her cool.
She inhaled deeply, ready to break the silence.
"Mr. Canfield, you've seen it yourself, Luke and I... we used to have a history..."
Before she could get the words out, Yoel took her hand in his.
With wide eyes, Holly watched as Yoel pressed her hand against his cheek, his gaze filled with a tangle of emotions — annoyance laced with a touch of possessiveness.