The city lights blazed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of their hotel suite. Dean unloosened his tie, throwing it on to the glass table's cool surface. The tension of the night still clung to him—not just from the work, but from the way Thalia had looked at him at that party. The way she looked at him now.
She kicked her heels off, stretching out her legs as she drank from the minibar. The black dress clung to her body, the slit rising high enough to stir something wild in Dean.
"Touch hell of an evening," he tried to sound unconcerned.
Thalia smiled, taking a big swig from her whiskey. "We do make a nice couple."
There was a hint of more in her voice—more wild. She leaned in closer, eyes locked on his.
Dean could sense the heat build up between them. The task had been accomplished, but the game itself remained to be played. And he was unaware of who was ahead.
"You know," she said in a gentle tone, running the rim of her glass with her finger, "this room has a wonderful view… but I believe we can make the evening more special."
Dean's gaze met hers, heart racing. He knew the risk—knew this was testing his limits. But tonight, he didn't care.