Vivienne nodded, although she wasn't afraid of Harrison. But now that she was working for the government, she had to tone down her usual aggressive tactics. Just thinking about it made her feel queasy.

It was a moment of madness that had her agreeing to set up a team for the officials. Now every move she made had to be considered through the lens of her new position.

Life used to be simpler. Without this official title, she could have given Harrison and Gavin and their gang a far more creative send-off.

Percival could tell what she was thinking with just one glance. He tapped Vivienne's nose playfully and said, "Times have changed, Vivienne. There's a lot of unknown dangers out there, and we can't be as reckless as we used to be."

Vivienne raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

Was she being reckless?

Was she?

Well, not really.

Although, she did indeed have to play her cards close to the chest until she figured out who the big boss behind the scenes was and what their agenda entailed.

She smoothed her frown away, recalling something Victoria had mentioned a few days ago. Turning her head, she brought her lips close to Percival's ear, whispering softly.

The warmth of her breath tickled his ear, quickly turning his skin a shade of pink. His arms, which were wrapped around her waist, tightened ever so slightly. His hands, restless and wandering, climbed higher up her back.

Percival's eyes darkened with danger, his Adam's apple bobbing, a dry thirst overwhelming him, his focus entirely fixated on Vivienne's lips. He wanted to kiss her.

The thought burst through his mind with urgency.

they had hardly had a moment of peace,

fingers traced Vivienne's eyes gently. She frowned slightly, unable to resist the ticklish sensation, and stopped his wandering hands in

of coquetry when she spoke to him, which was as

chin, "I heard every word, and it's all up here." He tapped his temple, "But right now, I have other matters to attend

her ears burn and her grip

her, Vivienne couldn't help but let out a

were on anything else, it would be a crime

turn, she slipped off her shoes, and in a fluid motion,

hands pressed against his chest, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with allure. She leaned in close, her fingers playfully teasing open his shirt buttons, "Mr. Wolf, how

began to

proposal. His little minx always had more tricks

grasped her waist,

room. Vivienne, glistening with sweat, finally succumbed to exhaustion and

they finally ceased their passionate

the relentless ringing of the old

meeting place, Harrison and the others had been waiting

"Do you guys even have a sense of time? Why are

seat beside Richard, her gaze coolly sweeping

kicked last time, and on the other was a wary respect

sideways, seemingly in agreement with Harrison, "That's right, we're all family. Victoria, didn't you say you had something to ask of Percival and Vivienne? Now that they're here, just lay it out." Vivienne raised

hand rested on Vivienne's shoulder,

he shared

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