Her Empire, His Terms.
My hands were still trembling, the paper of the restraining order crinkling under my grip when Jared stepped in.
"Mr. Dean." Jared moved smoothly, his tall frame slicing right between Dean and me.
He held his hand out, his posture relaxed, almost lazy. "Jared Donovan. I don't believe we have had the pleasure to meet."
Dean tore his cold, threatening gaze away from me and stared at Jared, blinking in confusion.
Jared was wearing a bright, dazzling, almost blinding smile.