eatures seemed carved for attention-this was a face that commanded the room without trying. Tousled, ash-

the threshold. Whispers raced across the space, young

ng? Isn't that Andre Co

r to win the Grand Slam? No way-h

, cocky smile, every bit as daring as his reputation. Just by

front-the only one of its kind. There's already a crowd forming j

and Marilee sat frozen, shock

wind up in his orbit? The gap between

what Andre meant-global headlines, endorsement deals, and influence b

e he was not mere

heading straight to her without hesitation. With prac

head, he teased, "Are you plann

ked, "Why did you have to c

I'd let you deal with these vultures alone?" He tossed Roger one sharp look. "Seems I

s on Alexia. "Well done, Alexia," he sneered. "Never figured you had it in you. This isn't t

so much as blink. "Not everyone has to scrape the bottom of

et out a bitter, hollow laugh, his eyes sweep

dful glasses, playing the shy librarian routine. Turns out you had your own party

You parade your affair for everyone to see, but I'm not allowed a private life? Don't

couldn't pretend-he'd always known

poison. "You heard her. She likes collecting men. You think you're somethi

d to his lips, flashing an over-the-top adoring grin. "

elong look. "You're put

ayfully. "Just say the word. I'd gladly st

air for a beat, leaving every ja

ually all icy coolness and edge, now grinning l

heir pity unmistakable-he looked

p that she nearly broke the skin, jealo

wisted by rage and disbelief. "Alexia, you

but Andre reacted in a flash, catching his arm

eatures as he glared u

predatory quality as he pressed ha

t go!" His voice was taut with pain, and his strugg

er faltered-only a deadly chill entered his gaze. "You'll have to speak up

p rang out, silencing

's cheeks, terror freezing her

ou're really just going to sit th