She Has Designs On Him

Austyn said, ‘It’s time for you to head home.’ He swept his eyes over Kira’s face and pre-empted her objection. ‘You are fed. You are no longer thirsty. And you are sober.’ Kira hung her head, dejected. ‘Are you really going to kick me out?’ Austyn ignored the soft prick at his conscience when he heard her pitiful voice. ‘I have a fiancée,’ he said in a cold voice. ‘I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding between us. It’s only proper for me to keep my distance from other women.’ Especially a woman who clearly had designs on him. He shrugged on a jacket. ‘I’ll drive you home.’ Kira was hurt but not surprised by his attitude. This was his usual way of dealing with women who threw themselves at him. Austyn put people into circles. Those in his inner circle could pretty much get away with anything. But those who weren’t had to be prepared for the cold-shoulder treatment. Like Kayleigh. Austyn tolerated her shenanigans and little games, until she stepped over the line and tried to kil