Gabriels mood was sour, the kind of sour that curdled instantly upon spotting someone he loathed.

Nino had shown up at the auction.

For the first time this year, the owner of the auction house had decided, on a whim, to grace the event in person. And, of course, the very first thing his eyes landed on was Gabriel Jennings.

Their gazes locked. Gabriel's expression darkened like a sudden storm. He could tell immediately that Nino had every intention of ...