Amanda’s heart was palpitating, and she couldn’t tell if it was fluttering for Hudson or if her anxiety was starting to flare up. It was almost a protective instinct when she narrowed her eyes at him, trying to keep her guard up and hide that his stare still intimidated her. She didn’t understand this new game that Hudson was playing, but she didn’t want anything to do with it.

At least that’s what she kept telling herself as she tried to keep her attention at the front of ...