Chapter 30: Unexpected

Byron walked Cleo to his Maybach and, with practiced ease, opened the passenger door for her. She blinked in surprise, then slid into the seat with quiet grace. A few loose strands of hair lifted in the light breeze, carrying a clean, alluring scent. Byron rounded the hood, settled behind the wheel, and brought the engine to life.  The Maybach rolled out of the Thubron Tower garage, smooth as a whisper, and it turned heads as it glided into the afternoon traffic. From an upstairs window, Aliana and...