Chapter 33

Zachary lost himself for a second and murmured, "Gen..." All the heat seemed to drain from Regina at once. She went completely still. She slowly pushed him away. The softness in her eyes vanished without a trace, leaving only shock behind. "What did you just call me?" Zachary's mind snapped back into focus. He stared at Regina's stunned face, panic flashing in his eyes. Damn it! How did Genevieve's name come out of his mouth? "Regina, I..." He immediately switched to a wounded, apologetic look and reached for her. "Babe, I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking straight. I'm sorry. This is my fault." Regina avoided his hand. "So, you fell for her, didn't you? Zach, what am I to you? Her substitute?" "Of course not!" Zachary hurried to soothe her. "You know I love you." As he spoke, he helped straighten her rumpled dress, but his tone turned serious in the next breath. "Regina, listen. Stop provoking Genevieve online. She's been like a ticking time bomb lately, going after anyone in her w