Bidding For Her Hand

At the end of the day, Weston's remark last night had still hit a sore spot with Dominic.

After he said that, his ebony eyes flickered imperceptibly. “I don't mean to pressure you.”

Valerie adjusted the fork in her hand for a better grip. She sat down before raising her head and training her gaze on him. “I know.”

Then, she paused for a heartbeat before quipping, “If you're pressuring me, there mu