Isabella felt herself sweating profusely and instinctively took off her jacket. Underneath, she wore a fitted camisole with a slightly low neckline. It wasn't overly revealing, but her fair neck and beautiful collarbones were exposed, looking very alluring.

James' eyes were fixed on her, his gaze growing hotter. Yet, with the last remnants of his sanity, he clenched his fists and stood still, not daring to move.

Isabella also stood up from the table and walked to the window, attempting to open ...