CH.62

The black car roared to a halt after passing through the imposing wrought-iron gates of the sprawling villa estate.

Knox emerged first with an almost predatory grace. He straightened to his full, intimidating height of over six feet, the muscles in his arms and shoulders visibly straining against the expensive fabric of his customized suit.

His face was set in a harsh line that promised swift and brutal retribution to anyone foolish enough to cross him and his jawline was clenched. His eyes were like molten chips of blazing amber ice, glittering with a dangerous intensity that could freeze one's blood.

Knox reached back into the car and gently gathered Serena into his arms, cradling her slender body against his muscular frame.

One large hand rested at the back of her head while his fingers tenderly stroked the silken strands of her hair.

A small, almost tender smile ghosted across his harsh features when she stirred slightly in his embrace but remained nestled trustingly against h