One corner of Cassian's lips curled upward in a slow, lazy grin that was both disarming and irresistibly confident. "Just wait, Darling. In time, you will discover I have an entire bag of tricks to keep you utterly fascinated."
His smirk hit Cixi like an open flame, sending a sudden flutter through her chest and coaxing a faint dusting of rose onto both cheeks.
She cleared her throat and averted her eyes toward the marble fireplace, desperate to gather whatever composure she had left before bringing her attention back to him. "Who was the woman I met in the parking lot?"
"An old acquaintance." Cassian sank back against the plush cushions of the sofa, making himself comfortable. His posture looked relaxed yet authoritative, and he raised one hand, curling his index finger in a silent command that left no room for refusal. "I did mention that."
