Chapter 3

Andrew's eyes shot toward me like poisoned daggers, then dropped to where my hand rested on Gabriel's arm.

Olivia followed Andrew's stare, and her expression transformed into something spectacular.

Surprise melted into shock, then hardened into naked hostility.

She tightened her grip on Andrew's arm in a territorial display.

Childish.

Gabriel acted as though he hadn't noticed them at all. He led me straight toward the event host.

Gabriel greeted him warmly. "Bernard, it's been too long."

Bernard King's face lit up with delight. "Mr. Foster! What a rare pleasure to see you here!" His attention shifted to me with…