So, this is all Emerald could think of.

She stood on tiptoes and spoke into the man's ear with an ambiguous and sultry tone, "Don’t worry. Next time, I'll sleep with you as much as you want, and I'll make sure Mr. Corrigan returns home having a great time."

Emerald had no idea how her words affected Alaric. His eyes turned cold and deep. Suddenly, his hold on her waist loosened, and he let her go.

"I’ll just wait for you then, Miss Greene," Alaric said calmly and turned away from her.

He quietly retrieved his coat and put it on. Before leaving, he turned back and gently stroked her...