Hidden Authority

Maya looked a bit helpless but forced a smile. "Ms. Delaney, I suspect you still have feelings for Mr. Ashford. Guess we could end up as colleagues, friends, or even love rivals."

"I wouldn't call us love rivals," I said coolly. "Relax, I'm not getting romantically entangled with Declan ever again."

"Oh, really?" Maya's face finally relaxed a bit. "Is it because Mr. Ashford has some kind of health