Chapter 312

“So that's a no to being my date,” he said with a sly smile that she supposed was meant to seem charming but came across as more predatory. “Sorry. I don't think my fiancé would approve.” “He'll be there with you? Will we all finally get to meet this mystery fiancé of yours?” “Of course, you'll meet him and he's not exactly a mystery.” “So why haven't we met him before now?” “He's a very busy man—” “Come on, Chloe,” he said, moving closer and imprisoning her against the wall. “There's no fiancé really, is there? You're just playing hard to get.” He picked up a piece of her hair and ran it through his fingers as she suppressed a shudder. “I like the chase, but I'm losing patience with you.” His eyes had gone steely and Chloe’s stomach clenched. It wasn't the first time he had bailed her up like this, but it was definitely the most aggressive he'd been. “I'm not playing at anything,” she said, thankful that her voice didn't wobble. “I do have a fiancé and his name is Declan Mayfield. He