The Beginning Of All Sins

However, Camilla quickly looked away and spoke to the two at the door, "We've been waiting."

Tyler entered with Olivia, but she glanced back at Claude, frowning in confusion.

Tyler noticed her look and said, "Watch where you're going," as he glanced back briefly.

Olivia slowly turned away from Claude and followed Tyler into the room, while Camilla closed the door behind them.

Claude kept watching until his friends repeated their question, snapping him out of it. "What's up?" he asked.

"Nothing," Claude replied with a frown, then continued walking, his friends hurrying to keep pace.

Back in the room, Olivia seemed distracted. Tyler watched her closely as he talked with others. Camilla also kept an eye on her.

When their meeting ended, Tyler led Olivia out, dismissing the men who started to follow. "No need to walk us out. You can go now," he said.

The others stopped and watched as the couple got into their car.

Olivia was still zoning out in the car. Tyler finally asked gently, "What's on your mind?"Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

She looked at him, then shook her head, saying nothing.

Tyler's gaze hardened unnoticed as he asked, "Are you thinking about that man?"

Olivia blushed and clutched his sleeve. "He's just someone we met before," Tyler explained dismissively.

The curious look on Olivia's face disappeared as she nodded and slowly loosened her grip on his sleeve. But Tyler grabbed her hand, making her look up in surprise.

He leaned in close and whispered, "I'm your husband, and I don't want you thinking about any other man, okay?" His smile disappeared as he said that, his tone commanding. Olivia froze, taken aback by his intensity.