Chapter 186

Harper

Before I could find my voice, he spoke first.

“Long time no see, beautiful.”

His voice was smooth, almost amused, as he stepped fully into the room and closed the door behind him. The sound echoed louder than it should have. He didn’t rush. He never did. Every movement was slow, deliberate, like he knew there was nowhere for me to go. Instinct took over and I stepped back, my spine brushing