But then, a smile played on Rose's lips.

That seduction attempt had backfired completely.

Even with aphrodisiacs involved, Derek had simply called for the antidote. He hadn't fallen for that vixen's scheme at all!

What chance did that woman have now?

*****

A cold shower finally cooled down the flames of temptation burning through my body. My head was starting to clear too.

Thinking about how I'd acted earlier made me want to disappear from ...