Scarlett turned to leave, but he wasn't about to let her.

Before she could react, a warm body pressed up against her back. Damien. Of course it was Damien.

His face crowded against hers, his voice fraying at the edges with something close to desperation. "You really don't care anymore? You're really going to just hand over the Hadley name without a fight? After all this time — not even a little? You don't feel anything for me?"

Scarlett was quiet for ...