Antonio felt his thigh flinch; it was subtle but enough for him to register her threat.

Instantly, he pulled back, the smirk disappearing from his face, replaced by a serious, almost dismissive expression.

"Speaking of personal space," he said coolly, "you're way too close. Shift, please." He then nodded curtly toward the staircase. "And go get dressed."

He turned his gaze away from her, his attention fixed on something across the room, effectively ending the close confrontation.

He could ...