“That got your attention, didn’t it?”

The tall figure leaned lazily against the des,, the dim light stretching across his cheekbones. His smirk carried the kind of arrogance only a man with secrets could wear. His voice—low, smooth, taunting—pricked at her like a blade testing the skin before slicing.

“Wait a minute….” Rhea’s spine stiffened. Her eyes narrowed, suspicion instantly prickling at her. “Who the hell are you?”

The man ...