Chapter 127
~ Hailey ~
They hugged their father first—both of them wrapping Jackson in embraces that seemed genuine despite whatever tension might exist beneath the surface. Then they greeted the men around him, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with the practiced ease of people who'd grown up in high society.
And then Navine's eyes met mine.
They stayed locked to my eyes for a while—long enough that I felt my entire body respond. Felt heat pooling low in my belly. Felt my panties suddenly go wet with a desire I couldn't control or suppress.
Just from eye contact. Just from the way he was looking at me.
Then Nathaniel stepped directly in front of me, blocking my view of Navine completely. Forcing me to break that connection and look at him instead.
Nathaniel standing in fron
