Chapter 71: Chapter 71

"No," Alejandro said coldly. "Get back in the jeep, turn around and wait for me at home."

Gina stared up at her formidable husband in dismay. He was wearing his military-style fatigues and his face looked as though it was carved from stone, there was no softness for his wife. She hadn't anticipated this barrier to see the prisoner once she had permission from his boss. Of course, the prisoner and prison fell under Alejandro's jurisdiction, so he could stop her from having this visit if he wanted.

"Please, Alejandro," she begged him. "I need to see him."

"No," Alejandro said coldly, steel threading his voice, "you don't. I've been back for two days and you haven't come to see me."

"That isn't fair!" she cried. "I thought you were avoiding me. I didn't want to push myself on you if you didn't want to see me. I was trying to be…"

"What?" he demanded, pushing himself against her and backing her into a concrete wall.