Chapter 22

She had no intention of becoming the other woman in anyone’s story.

Who Max held as his cherished memory was none of her business. Her aim was clear: she wanted to get back at a few members of the Dorsey family through Max. And she had to admit, getting tangled up with a guy like Max was no loss.

The Priest sometimes showed mercy to the mortal women, and the way he mingled with the mundane was truly thrilling. To outsiders, he personified frost, but in bed, he was a different man.

Brielle was worldly in her own ways, and after Max had laid out his theories, she found herself more drawn to him than ever. Knowledge was the highest form of allure, and every word he spoke seemed to entice her.

And in Max’s eyes, her gaze was just as inviting. What happened next came naturally.

When it ended, Brielle fell asleep in his arms. Both of their phones were buzzing with notifications, but they were ignored.

The marks on her neck hadn’t faded before new ones were added.

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you mentioned, they provide a long-lasting sense of happiness. Although dopamine is fleeting, it can draw people into a relationship filled. with passionate commitment. That’s the reason why

believe love isn’t an illusion but an instinct. Some are born with

experience it.”

and couldn’t resist leaving a faint kiss on

familiar apartment. Her phone. was flooded with missed calls-from Lucinda, her colleagues, and

having heard about her resignation, so he was checking

business with Integral Elements Inc.-that

She dialed Tanner’s number.

Tanner’s voice was unexpectedly warm. “Heard you

sincere prospectus, Tanner wasn’t keen on collaborating with

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someone he

“How did this morning’s negotiation go,

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