Treasure And Temptation

Evelyn Whitmore has always dreamed of uncovering the secrets of ancient Egypt, and when she stumbles upon a mysterious scroll in a museum, she's drawn into an adventure she never expected. Alongside her older brother Arthur, an architect with a surprising obsession with dinosaurs, they uncover clues that point to a lost treasure hidden for centuries.

In a world of ancient riddles, deadly secrets, and unexpected betrayals, Evelyn must decide whether to trust the man who has become both a threat and an irresistible temptation. But in the race to find the treasure, one thing is certain: the greatest discovery might be the bond that forms between enemies-one that could either destroy them or save them.
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"Fine," Cole said finally, his voice low and steely. "Everyone else goes. You stay here."

I felt a flash of anger surge through me. "What?" I snapped, taking a step forward. "You can't just keep me here!"

Cole ignored me at first, stepping away from the group and walking toward the door, his back to me as if the conversation were over.

"You are staying," he repeated, his voice hardening.

The blood rushed to my face, and for a moment, I didn't know what came over me. Maybe it was the frustration, or maybe the anger bubbling inside me finally took control, but before I even realized what I was doing, I rushed after him.

"Cole!" I shouted. "You can't keep me locked up like some damn prisoner. I'm not staying here!"

Without warning, he turned around just as I reached him. His hand shot out, grabbing me by the waist, and before I could protest, he swung me up over his shoulder with ease, my stomach flipping with the sudden movement. The force of his actions left me speechless. I kicked and squirmed, trying to get free, but he held me firmly.

"Put me down! Cole Walker!" I shouted, but my words were muffled, tangled with the anger and panic surging through me.