Chapter 26

Angelo led Laura up to the 17th floor. He had booked an Emperor’s Suite with a view of Central Park.

She was suddenly nervous again. She was quiet as they walked to the room.

Angelo held her hand firmly.

“What if I want to run away and escape?” she teased as they headed down the elegant hallway.

He held her hand tighter. “You won’t get very far.”

“What if I start to struggle?”

He looked down at her, his blue eyes smoldering. Without a word, he scooped her up in his arms.

She gasped, feeling a warm thrill at his strength and masculine dominance. Her heart was pounding in her chest.

“You’re not going anywhere,” he said, his voice a low deep, growl. He marched them towards the room, her weight feeling like nothing in his arms. He set her down when they got to the room and opened the door. “Inside. Now.”

She did as he said.

He closed the door behind them.

She was immediately taken with the spectacular grandeur of the room, but she was also e