The Billionaire's Reckoning
Raphael noticed, and his eyes flicked up to mine, his gaze piercing.
For a moment, our eyes locked, and I felt like he could see right through me, to the fear and terror that was gripping my heart. The look in his eyes was intense, and for a moment, I felt like I was staring into the face of a stranger, a man who was capable of things I couldn't even imagine.
Raphael's expression softened, and he gently took the pitcher from me, pouring himself a glass of water. I watched, mesmerized, as he handed the pitcher back to me, his eyes never leaving mine.