Isabella's heart skipped a beat at Nicholas's possessiveness; the desire in his eyes for her made her breathless. It made her weak.
Damn, his possessiveness toward her had always been her weakness. It made her not want to leave, but she had to.
"I can't. I have to go to the company. And after that I have to pick up Angelo and Aria." she whispered, looking away; the possessive gaze of Nicholas made her dizzy, like always.
"Is the work at the company very important?"
Isabella gently shook her head, still not looking at Nicholas, and murmured softly,
"Not really. I just have to sign some paperwork, and I have a meeting."
Nicholas softly held Isabella's chin and turned her toward him, forcing her to look at his eyes. Her breath hitched as she looked at him, his gaze filled with intense longing and possessiveness.
He gently stroked her chin with his thumb, making Isabella melt under his warm touch and want more as he muttered, his voice low,
