As the silver needle slipped free, sensation slowly returned to Naomi Hart’s left leg.
While she worked, Leo Reyes stayed right beside her.
Noticing the faint tremor of exhaustion in her shoulders, he reached over with a tissue and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead.
On the other side of the city, the Cole residence.
Sebastian Cole stepped out of the car. Vera Ashford followed close behind.
She tipped her head back, taking in the solemn, imposing gates of the Cole family home. A flicker of pride sparked in her eyes.
As long as Sebastian never uncovered the truth she had carefully buried, she could take her time. Sooner or later, the position of Mrs. Cole would be hers.
Houses like this one she could have as many as she wanted.
Even as her heart raced with quiet triumph, Vera
