She began walking toward him with slow, deliberate steps.
"You've grown so much in seven months."
West didn't move.
"That's close enough."
She ignored the warning and took another step.
West vanished.
Appearing directly before her.
His hand shot forward.
He seized her by the throat before shoving her backward several feet.
She slid across the polished floor before effortlessly regaining her balance.
His voice was ice cold.
"This isn't going to be like the last time."
"The days of pinning me against a wall are over."
"Try anything..."
"...and I'll rip your head off."
The woman laughed.
Not mockingly.
Almost...
Affectionately.
"You've gotten hotter too."
She raised both hands peacefully.
"I come in peace."
Her crimson eyes slowly wandered across him.
"As much as I'd love to have you..."
She smiled almost obsessively.
"...body, mind and soul..."
"...I'm here for a different reason this time."
West remained guarded.
"I'm listening."
