DON'S POV
Don," one of my escorts announced from the door, "Virelli Blood is here."
That caught my attention. I hadn't invited him. Not yet. Not today.
For a brief second I wondered what had brought him here unannounced … then my gaze returned to Eliana.
Perhaps fate had decided to entertain me.
I watched her carefully as she heard the name Virelli Blood. It was subtle. Most people wouldn't notice it. But I did.
The slight stiffening of her shoulders.
The way her fingers pressed just a little tighter against the armrest.
The almost invisible change in her breathing.
Fear?
No. Not fear.
Recognition.
Interesting.
I could have told my man to send Blood away. Told him I was occupied. Told him to come back another day.
But that would ruin the moment.
And I was suddenly very curious to see how this would play out.
A slow smirk touched my lips.
"Let him in," I said calmly, my eyes never leaving Eliana.
She didn't speak.
She didn't move.
