Chapter 6 The Confessions And Confrontations

• He repeated his question, wearing an even more stern look. "No one." She replied, trembling as he moved even closer. She smelled the heat and dark woodsy scent of his skin. "Mr. Thorne, there's been a terrible misunderstanding--",
• "There certainly has. I was told all about what a nice girl Briar Hollis is." He brushed his thumb over the pebbly peak of her breast. "Does anyone know what a submissive little slut you really are?"
• "I'm not," she protested. "Please, you've got it all wrong. Let me explain before you ruin your life and your company." He took a step back. "What the hell do you mean?"