Chapter 47

• “Ariel,” Ethan said, his voice controlled, but with an undercurrent of emotion barely contained. He was ignoring Daniel completely. “Can we talk? Please? I’ve been trying to reach you for days. Seventeen missed calls, Ariel. Thirty-two unanswered texts. You’ve completely ghosted me.”
• Daniel stood up before Ariel could even open her mouth. He moved to position himself slightly in front of her, a protective… or possessive… gesture that wasn’t lost on Ethan.
• “She’s busy, Ethan,” Daniel said coolly. “Can’t you see we’re in the middle of something? You’re interrupting.”