by Sable Sylvan
The elevator started moving again. “See, it’s fine,” said Charles.
“These elevators are pretty old,” said Poppy as the elevator went to their floor.
“Historic,” said Charles. “They’ve got roots.”
“They’re death traps,” said Poppy with a frown.
“Maybe to people that don’t understand them,” said Charles, looking over the woman who had sassed him. Nobody sassed him, he was Charles Dixon.
“Cool,” said Poppy, blowing off Charles as the elevator doors open, walking straight to Aspen Asher’s office. The CEO of Asher Lumber, he handled a lot of the sales things. All Poppy knew was that she’d been selected for a special project. She turned to Aspen’s secretary.
“Poppy Beaton, I have a nine-o-clock with Mr. Aspen,” said Poppy.
“Mr. Aspen will see you now,” said the secretary with a smile.
Charles followed behind and leaned on the secretary’s desk. “Hey, Millicent, I’ve also got a nine-o-clock with Mr. Aspen,” said Charles.
“Go right on in,” said Millicent.
Poppy walked into Aspen’s office. “You wanted to see me, sir?” she asked the man sitting in the chair, facing the city.
He turned. “You’re Poppy Beaton, the autumn sales intern,” said Aspen. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.” Aspen shook her hand hard.
“And of course, my cousin,” said Aspen, greeting Charles who was right behind Poppy. Poppy turned: of course that bear was going to be part of the meting, of course. She sat down. “You two must be wondering what I need you for. Well, we’ve got a little...situation down in Port Jameson, regarding a vendor. We want to make sure this vendor continues to serve the mill, and it looks like we’ll need a heck of a Hail Mary pass to make a deal.”
“So can’t you just send me?” asked Charles.
“I could, but Poppy’s on an academic internship,” said Aspen. “For her business program. I want her to learn from a pro, hands-on, which is why she’ll be shadowing you and assisting you with the negotiations.”
Poppy? There was no frikkin’ way that the beautiful woman’s name was Poppy...and after all these years...Charles gulped, and kept it together, even though his bear was roaring to be free. “I understand completely,” said Charles. “Is the company house available for usage, or do I need to book a hotel?”
“The house is available,” said Aspen. “You have the maid’s number, text her if you need anything special set up ahead of time.”
“No frikkin’ way are we staying in the same house,” said Poppy. “I’m sorry, but that’s not what I signed up for when I took this internship.”
“I’m sure you’ll find the house quite adequate,” said Aspen. “It’s...not exactly just a house. More like a country manor. There are guest rooms, and Charles has his own room there. You two would be in separate rooms, but of course, if you arrive and don’t find the accommodations to your liking, we can set you up at one of the bed and breakfasts in the area and get you your own rental car. You two will head down to Port Jameson tomorrow morning, and stay the week while you figure the deal out with the supplier. Of course, you’ll get paid overtime, for the entire week.”
Poppy ran the numbers in her heard...that was a lot of money, too much for her to refuse. “Deal,” said Poppy, glaring at Charles. There was no way that she was going to like.
Aspen smiled. “Great, I’ll iron out some final details with Charles, but I look forward to our next meeting, Poppy,” said Aspen, rising to give her a parting handshake before Poppy headed back down to the sales floor.
“What the heck was that?” asked Charles, standing up once Poppy’s elevator had left. “You find...her, and you tell me this way?”
“I never found it appropriate to communicate such serious matters over the phone,” said Aspen with his arms crossed. “Besides, you know she’s the one.”
“And if she isn’t?” asked Charles. “I’m not going to sexually harass an employee in order to-”
“Technically, she isn’t your employee,” said Aspen. “She’s mine. And who said anything about sexual harassment? There’s this little thing called romance, you might want to try it, you’ll be surprised where it gets you.” Aspen lifted up the picture frame on his desk, of Eleanor and their children, and he smiled.
“Not all of us get a fairy tale ending,” said Charles.
“You’re right,” said Aspen. “Not all of us do...but you will, Charles. You just have to believe...in fairy tales.”
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The only thing I love more than reading hot paranormal romances is writing down my fantasies and sharing them with readers like you. My heroes are strong alpha male shifters who can be grizzly and gruff at times...but when it comes to their mates, they turn into absolute teddy bears. The curvy heroines in my stories are strong, sassy women, and that’s why the bear shifter men who love them will do anything for their fated mates.
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