The tension in the room was as thick as morning fog.
Kaius sat down across from Austin.
The charged atmosphere from earlier had vanished, replaced by a silence so awkward it practically echoed.
Austin grabbed her phone and tapped the screen.
A second later, the lights came on.
She finally let herself look at him. His deep gray shirt was unbuttoned at the top, revealing the strong line of his throat.
The dark pants fit perfectly, showing off his tall, athletic build.
His jawline looked sharp enough to cut through steel, and his eyes were locked on her like a predator watching its prey.
One finger moved slowly across his lower lip, like he was thinking about what to taste next.
Austin's pulse jumped.
He wasn't just attractive. He was dangerous. The kind of dan
