Chapter 17

• Wyatt ascended the stairs, reaching Hazel's door. His gentle knocks echoed unanswered. Leaning closer, he caught the muffled hum of a television. Turning the knob, he found Hazel not in front of the screen but standing by her window. As he approached, he noticed red marks on her neckline.
• It struck him that she was indeed a delicate woman, and he realized he would need to think twice before treating her a certain way again.
• “What are you doing here?" Wyatt growled, startling her.