He strode toward the first tee like a man who never heard the word "no."

Lila trailed after him, feeling Grant's death stare burning holes in her back.

"Never played before?" Ethan's voice was honey-smooth.

"Don't worry - I'll show you the ropes."

The country club crowd knew exactly what game was being played here - and it wasn't golf.

Even Lila caught on: Ethan was marking his territory, putting on a show for Grant's benefit.

Then he stepped behind ...