Page 4 of Cherished By the Sinners

The man nodded again, then backed away a few steps.She went back to her cleaning.

She finished that side of the suite, tidying the bedrooms and making sure everything was stocked.Then moved to the other side of the suite and began with that bathroom.She was halfway through it when there was three very loud knocks at the door.They were so forceful, she could feel the vibration in the sink counter.

Chapter Two

Darlene

There was a hasty conversationin Japanese, then the door was opened.

“I’m looking for one of our housekeepers who hasn’t checked in.”The words were said in a deep, dark, grumbling tone.

Mason or Magnus.Or both.Worrying about her again.

Wait a second, she’d never had to check in before.

Darlene walked out of the bathroom and through the bedroom in time to see Mason, yes she was sure it was him, standing much too close to the Japanese gentleman who’d spoken with her.

She’d seen that body language in him before.Usually prior to physically ejecting someone from the hotel.

The bottom fell out of her stomach, leaving her in a freefall without any way to slow down.

These guests were important.A conflict between Mason and the guests would be bad for everyone.

She cleared her throat.“Mr.Breznik,” she said in a tentative tone.

Mason’s head snapped in her direction.

“I’m terribly sorry to have caused any alarm.”She tried to smile, but she was sure she had too much adrenaline rushing through her for it to be convincing.“Did you need to speak with me?”

“Yes.”He stepped back two paces away from the Japanese guest, his face as expressionless as ever.“Outside, please.”

It took effort to swallow and make her vocal cords work.“Of course, sir.”

She headed for the suite’s entrance and walked out in the hallway.She felt more than heard Mason following her out.He was so close behind her his body heat warmed her back.

She walked several paces down the hall toward the elevator before stopping and turning to face him.