Tainted Touch

Audrey pushed his hand away without a flicker of hesitation. Her voice was drained of emotion, steady to the point of calm. "I'm tired. I'm going to sleep."

The second rejection snapped whatever control Gideon still had. Anger surged through him, hot and blinding.

He grabbed her shoulder and forced her to face him. "Last time you said you were on your period. What's the excuse now?"

His eyes na