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“You don’t have to be uncomfortable.”
She nearly jumps at the sound of my voice.
Nice work, Dom.
“Don’t I?” Presley asks, laughing softly.
“I understand if you are.”
“No, I . . . I’m uncomfortable with how easy it was.”
“How do you mean?”
“Sitting there, talking business. Flattering the client. Being your date.”
There’s that word again. Why don’t I want to correct her when she uses it?
“You were good at it,” I say in a low voice. Arousal stirs in my veins, and I take a breath to remind myself why this is a terrible idea.
“Thank you,” she says with a soft smile. Even in the dark of the limo, I can see her eyes sparkle. “It was my first time. Doing something like this, I mean.”
She’s a good girl, just as I suspected. She’s probably never broken one rule, done anything outside of her straight-A, Miss Responsible routine in her entire life. So, why does that thought make me want to bend her over my desk and spank her ass?
“Really? I couldn’t tell,” I say, trying to keep my tone cool.
“No, I just wasn’t sure how it would go. Pretending with you, I mean,” she says, wringing her hands. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be so chatty about this with you. Duh.”
She’s so fucking cute.
“It’s no trouble. I’m interested.”
“Well, thanks. I’m glad you were my first.” She blushes immediately. “Can you pretend I didn’t just say that?”
“Sure.”
I say one thing, but as usual, my body does another. My cock sure can’t forget that little piece of treasured knowledge.
This dinner was incredibly successful on the business front. Not exactly a personal victory for the front of my pants, however. I’m still as horny as fuck, if not more than before. Goddammit.
We pull up to her apartment complex. I climb out of the car, walk around, and open her door. She quietly steps out. The distance between us is maddening, but I maintain it all the same.
“Have a good night,” she says softly, almost breathless.
Am I making you nervous, Presley?
“You’re not done with me yet.” I offer her my arm.
“Oh, I’m not—”
“Don’t worry. I just want to walk you to your door.”
“Oh. All right.” She bites her lip, stifling a soft laugh, as she loops her arm through mine.
I can’t remember the last time I walked a woman to her door. It should bother me that this feels much more like a date than It should. Presley’s my employee for Christ’s sake. But I guess I’m still riding a high of how well she did winning over Roger.
We walk in silence up to her apartment door. It reminds me of where I lived in college, an old brick and mortar with a buzzer next to the door. Nostalgia fills me with a thousand memories of the younger me. Bold. Reckless. Carefree.
It seems like a lifetime ago.
I hold her hand up the steps until we reach the top, enjoying how soft her skin is as it rests lightly against my palm. At the door, she turns back to me. I’m on the stair below, our eyes at the same level. For a moment, we just take in the sight of each other. She really is beautiful with her high cheekbones, wide eyes, and full mouth.
“Thank you, Dominic. I had a nice time.” It’s almost a whisper. She isn’t quite looking in my eyes anymore, but rather her gaze rests on my lips.
Interesting.
“No. Thank you,” I say softly.
Her hand is still in mine, and I lift it to the lips she’s been staring at to press a chaste kiss to the back of her hand. I swear I can feel her take in a breath. With my lips still touching her, I meet her eyes.
A blush spreads across her cheeks. “See you at work,” I murmur.
Moments later, I climb into the limo. I settle into my seat, watching as Presley unlocks her apartment door and steps inside.
“Home, sir?” my driver asks.
“Yes, home.”
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I would like to thank you, dear sweet reader, for picking up a copy of this book. I hope you enjoyed it! I feel so blessed to dream up love stories for you to enjoy.
An immense thank you to my editing team of Elaine York and Pam Berehulke who were so instrumental in helping shape this story. I would like to thank the fabulous Lauren Blakely with a special wink for your thoughts and enthusiasm on the early versions of this story. I’m so lucky to know you!
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