Chapter 40

Jared's dark eyes were intense and deep, tinged with a stubborn complexity he couldn't shake. He hadn't looked away from Emma in a long time. It was like his eyes were glued to her. At some point, that skinny little girl who used to trail behind him had turned into a full-blown stunner with curves and allure. Actually, from the moment she walked into the convenience store, Jared hadn't taken his eyes off her. Then, when she stepped out after changing-dressed to kill with that sultry confidence-it was like the heat in his body reversed course and surged straight to his head. The boldness and charm in her eyes? Totally new to him. It made him both angry... and dangerously drawn in. "Drive," Jared barked suddenly, voice raspy and low, yanking his gaze back. If he kept looking, things might spiral real fast. "Yes, sir." The black Range Rover pulled away, disappearing into traffic... ***** "Camila, hurry up-check your Instagram." Emma suddenly shot upright, eyebrows tightened. She shoved he