Out of hand

“I…” her words were stuck in her throat. “I want to trust you. I do. But your track record doesn’t help.”

“I’m not that man anymore, Audrey.”He yearned to reach out for her hand, but he wasn’t allowed to touch anyone, and the guard was watching like a hawk.

“Prove it. I’ve had enough of your words. You need to show me. I’ve changed to!”

The moment hung between them, and it was everything Lucien could do to keep from grabbing her and kissing her until she begged for air.

“I will prove it. You’ll see. But you don’t need to worry about this. At least not yet.”

“Fine,” she softened a little. Audrey had come over with the intent to read him the riot act. Her anger burned in her body, a raging fire that smoldered in her soul. The fire soon changed from rage to worry as she walked in saw Lucien.He was a far cry from the sleek, sophisticated man she knew. His skin lacked its signature glow, and his gorgeous face was hidden beneath a scraggly beard. She wouldn’t have recognized him if not for