Chapter 23 Shirley's Dangerous Obsession

Shane swirled the wine in his glass, his gaze lifting to meet hers as if unintentionally. "No need for such formalities, Naomi. There's no need to be so polite with me." The soft melody of distant music drifted in through the window, carrying the scent of the night breeze. The flickering candlelight cast warm shadows, wrapping the room in an intimate, almost ambiguous atmosphere.