He smiles. “Okay, well, your office is ready. I have your computer set up, and if you want to take a look, you can see what else you need to be comfortable. Carrie can show you how to order whatever you want.”
I stand up, grabbing my papers and notepads. “I’m sure it’s perfect.”
He shows me to the office, and his cologne wafts toward me. I breathe him in, wanting to bottle it. His scent brings me a comfort that I crave. Instantly my mind goes to sleeping next to Elijah with that scent surrounding me. My whole body tingles, and I’m so lost in thought that he catches me staring at him when he turns around in my office.
He smirks as if he knows exactly what’s going through my head. “Well. What do you think?” He sits down in my chair and bounces a little. “I tried out the chair at the office supply store, and this one has a massager, foot rest, and a lumbar support.” He stands up and moves to the side. “Test it out.”
He takes the papers from my hand and gestures for me to sit down.
As soon as I sit down, he lays the papers on the desk. “This button puts the foot rest up.”
I shake my head and bite my lip. “This is too much.”
He puts a finger on my chin and lifts my head. “You deserve it.”
I suck in a huge breath. “I deserve it,” I say out loud, and to myself, I promise that I’m going to deserve this kind of treatment. I’m going to work hard and really make a difference here.
He puts his hands on the arm rests of my chair and leans over me. We’re staring into each other’s eyes when suddenly he clears his throat and pulls back. He crosses his arms over his chest as he leans against the open door. “Okay, well, I’ll let you get settled. Everything going okay? You need anything?”
I shake my head. “No, this is perfect, Eli. Thank you.”
He points to the ceiling. “I left the windows open all night and ran an air purifier so there are no fumes, but you tell me if anything?—”
I hold my hands up. “This is perfect. Thank you.”
He nods and is about to leave but stops suddenly. He taps on the door jamb. “Oh, one more thing. I’ve noticed some guys spending more time filling out time cards when they come in and interrupting your work?—”
“They’re not. I’m fine.”
He nods, his jaw tightening. “Just let me know if anyone bothers you or makes you feel uncomfortable, that’s all.” He runs his hand through his hair. “The guys that work here are good guys, but I don’t want you dealing with unwanted attention or anything.”
I frown. He still thinks of me as Kane’s little sister. As if I can’t take care of myself. “First of all, I can handle if someone hits on me, but let’s be honest here, Elijah. Look at me.”
He glances down my body, and his gaze softens as he looks at my hands on my round belly. “I am looking at you.”
I point at my stomach. “Right, well, I don’t think we gotta worry about anyone hitting on me. This is a pretty good turn-off.”
He laughs and then stops short, his expression sobering. “Wait. You’re serious? You think you being pregnant is a turn-off?”
I shrug. “I mean, it’s not a turn-on, that’s for sure.”
“I disagree.”
He says it quickly, and almost instantly I can see the regret on his face. He takes a deep breath and then shrugs. “Sassy, you’re beautiful. Breathtaking, really, and yes, even pregnant, you’re still sexy.”
My mouth drops, and then Elijah shakes his head. “I shouldn’t have said that. I’m sorry. Just let me know if you need anything from me.”
He’s gone before I can utter a word.
Elijah Wolfe just said I was sexy… and I’m not sure what to do with that information. But I don’t have time to think about it because Carrie shows up at my door, ready to continue training.
It’s later in the afternoon when Kane walks into my office. “Sis, I’m so sorry.”
I try not to let my sadness show. “You can’t go?”
He shakes his head. “There’s been a hiccup with the hospital site, and I have to go over there, but…”
His voice trails off when Elijah appears in my doorway. “You ready?”
