CHAPTER 73: HEART OF JEALOUSY

Phoenix woke with a sharp intake of breath, her heart racing as the memories of last night crashed into her mind all at once.

She remembered the way Xanthos had held her like the world beyond the chamber doors did not exist. A slow, triumphant smile curved her lips. And she turned onto her side instinctively, reaching for him, but froze when she realized the bed beside her was empty.

Phoenix pushed herself upright, and scanny the chamber in disbelief. For a ...