“I hope I didn’t overplay things,” she said, putting a smile on her face.

It didn’t reflect how she felt. She had been jealous, and every fiber of her being didn’t want her to be. Her heart was betraying her far more than Noah had. She didn’t need the drama. If Noah was back with Cassandra that was his problem, not hers.

They’d signed that contract.

Noah didn’t move from his spot, but she could see the energy vibrate through his body. He wanted to take ...