The man had been quiet most of the night, looking more annoyed by the overgrown adolescents surrounding him than entertained. He stood out in other ways, too, at least several inches taller than the rest, twice the muscle of any other man in the room, chiseled features and immaculately cropped, dark hair. His crystal blue eyes were expressive; cold as ice when he appeared angry, like he did in that moment. Looking at him, Maya found herself wondering if those eyes would shine like crystal fire when he was aroused. Mentally shaking herself, she stepped away from the table, nodding her thanks to the sexy stranger...
