Chapter 42

Elara felt the large hand around her waist was firm and powerful. The man's body temperature transmitted through the thin shirt fabric, and her face suddenly flushed red. Their position was too intimate. She could even smell the faint cologne scent on Cillian.

"Mr. Sterling, thank you." Elara quickly steadied herself, somewhat not daring to look at Cillian's eyes.

Cillian casually withdrew his han