Chapter 17

When my gaze landed on the commander sitting relaxed on the window sill, my heart flooded with relief, because that dangerous energy emanating from Daniel, warning me to run away from him, was now dissipating considerably. In its place, however, I felt a hostility from both men, although the commander displayed a relaxed smile, the hostility I felt from him was almost suffocating, it was like a shadow stretching across the room, whose only target was Daniel.

" Commander! " I exclaimed, standing up unable to hide the relief in my voice.

Chase didn't answer me, just gave me a quick glance and turned back to face the Duke.

" How the hell are you here? We're on the second floor!" The Duke stood up too, his posture was tense, his eyes red, and now it was obvious that he had been drinking heavily.

Chase settled himself on the ledge and crossed his arms, took a deep breath and replied:

" I'm not sure it's appropriate for the Duke to be in a married woman's bedroom in the middle of the night."