From somewhere above, a noise pierces through the haze. My pulse leaps as my panicked gaze darts to the penthouse.
Nothing. But that could change at any moment. The last thing I need is for my father to catch me making out like a teen while on the job.
“Kellin.” I pull back, panting like I just ran a marathon. “I have that meeting.”
“I know.” His tongue teases me once more before he steps away. He challenges more of my resolve when he brushes the edge of my panties as he does.
I want nothing more than to grab his hand and shove it beneath the fabric, but I manage to control myself. My feet find the floor, and I shimmy my skirt back down over my thighs. “Rain check?”
His gaze follows my skirt, and my stomach swoops at the fire I find there.
After a breath, he nods and smiles. “Of course.”
“I’ll text you later.”
As I flip the switch to end our starry night, I can’t help but sneak another glimpse of the penthouse to make sure Dad or Connor didn’t wander out to enjoy the first sunset of their lives.
Safe. For now.
Three unbearably long hours later, I finally shut my computer down for the night and glance at the clock.
Has the moment passed for Kellin? Should I just call it a night and leave well enough alone until tomorrow?
Mixing pleasure with business is not for amateurs, and I’d hate to jeopardize the deal.
I tap my nails on the desk for what seems like an eternity.
In the end, my libido wins.
I have a 2020 Chateau Lafite Rothschild if you’re interested. See you in 30?
My tension climbs when three dots appear.
Yes and yes.
Relief swells.
We’re on.
Though I should’ve said forty-five minutes, because now I want to change, shower, and redo my makeup. Hopefully, he doesn’t overly prepare for our…date?
Booty call?
Whatever this is.
I forgo the elevator—too antsy to hang around waiting—and hustle up the first flight of stairs with Kellin on the brain.
As I round the corner to the next flight, I slam right into the back of one of my father’s goons.
My insides chill when the man whips around.
Shout.
We haven’t crossed paths since the altercation in my office.
He stares, his reptilian eyes slithering over me like a snake. My heart thunders so loudly, I’m surprised it’s not echoing in this stairwell.
“Sorry.” I force a smile that hurts my cheeks. “Didn’t mean to run into you like that. Have a good night.”
