Chapter 179

“Put me down, you asshole!” she snapped, her fists pounding weakly against my chest. But her voice cracked, and her hits lacked strength. She was exhausted, hurting, and trying so damn hard to hide it.

“Shut up, Miss Vargo,” I growled, carrying her toward the private elevator. Her body was warm against mine, her scent wrapping around me again, stirring something I didn’t want to feel. I walked in