Stubborn Pride

That look of "Are you getting in or not?" grated on Elise's nerves.

She swallowed hard, feeling the sudden urge to march over and pick a fight—win or lose, she just wanted to hit him.

"Get in the car. We'll talk." Declan's tone softened, but the faint, mocking glint in his eyes was unsettling.

Elise couldn't figure this man out. Just last week, he'd been that aloof, untouchable heir, and now he se