Chapter 102

"Don't fight it."

Ethan had to repeat it to further break Elena's defense. She was a tough loyalist, who was so large on being faithful to her husband. Not once had he tried to get through her wall, but she was adamant. Here was his chance. It was now or never.

He inched closer to her face. But she was moving away.

"I just said Liam isn't home," he said. "He left a minute after you two had that fight in the pool."

"You were there?"

He nodded. "And the guards, too. We watched it. But we were poised to help you if it got out of hand."

Her face dampened. "You were waiting for things to get out of hand? Before you would interfere?"

He swallowed. Here comes the Elena outwitting Prowess, he thought with despair. He was losing this moment. By God, this woman was slipping from him!

"You're taking it too far," he pushed. "We knew Liam wouldn't do anything stupid. You survived it, see?" He almost added "Let's not ruin this moment, Elena."

He stared at her, waiting for her verdict. Her face wa