MARIE

Daniel didn't back down. He stepped right into Walker’s space, his chest nearly brushing the other man’s suit.

"Who are you to interfere with my business?" Walker snapped, his voice tight with annoyance.

"I’m her man," Daniel said, his voice dropping into that low, dangerous register that made my skin prickle. "And I’m the protector of our princess. So back off now, or I’ll show you who I really am."

Daniel was looking for a fight.

I could feel the heat radiating off him, ...