Some people were attracted to arms.Others to abs.I had always been drawn in by eyes.Not that I wouldn’t look at a nice six-pack, but I was a sucker for a good pair of eyes.
You could tell a lot about a person through their facial expressions and their eyes.And Vance’s were some of the most beautiful ones I’d ever seen.
As if he needed anything else to make him more attractive.
This is going to be a long and embarrassing day.
He held out his hand, and I reached for him automatically.When his fingers curled around mine, I almost sighed in contentment.I’d always loved holding hands.Hugging.Any kind of physical touch.
I let Vance help me out of the car, the attention making me flush.I couldn’t remember the last time anyone had helped me out of a car.
He didn’t immediately release me after he’d closed my car door for me.Instead, he led me to the office with a familiarity that should have scared me.I’d had a really shitty time of it if holding my lawyer’s hand was the highlight of my week.But I refused to feel guilty about it.At least I hadn’t gotten out some rope and tied myself to him, an idea that seemed better and better the more I thought about it.
Sadly, unlocking the front door required the use of both hands, and I was the one who had to let go.At least the door opened on the first try and I didn’t have to wrestle with it.
Once inside, I turned on all the lights, then the heater.The building was ancient and the insulation wasn’t the best, but real estate in Butler was tight despite its small size.Or maybe because of it.
Either way, it was lucky Malena and Keely found a space at all.And one that was right in town.Adding first Thad and now Vance to the office meant all the rooms were taken.
“Give me a minute to put my stuff down and turn the message bank off.Then I’ll show you the space.”
Vance nodded in response, then stood next to the front desk while I put my bag on the hook underneath.Once I’d turned the phones and my computer on, I took a deep breath.“Can I offer you a drink or something to eat?There’s a great café down the street.”
“Why don’t you get settled and I’ll do a coffee run.What would you like?”
“Oh no, that’s okay.I didn’t mean for you to go and get me something.I’m happy to do it.I usually go most mornings.”
“Text me everyone’s order, including yours, and I’ll grab it.”
He didn’t hang around for a response, already out the door before I could do more than open my mouth.Malena would be in soon, but Keely had an appointment in Denver and wouldn’t be back until late afternoon.Thad was working from home because Felix wasn’t feeling well.Riley would be in soon as well, and we were planning on going over a few files together.
After texting Vance everyone’s orders, I listened to the messages and made notes before sending them to Keely, Malena, and Thad.We didn’t get many calls after hours, but there were usually a few on Mondays.
I’d responded to a few emails by the time Vance came back in, carrying a tray and three paper bags.
Setting everything on the glass table in front of the couches, he motioned me over.“Breakfast is served.”
“Thank you.You didn’t have to do this.”
He sat down, nodding to the spot next to him.“Take a seat.”
Because I seemed to have lost my ability to say no to Vance, I gently lowered myself down next to him, careful not to sit too close.Something that was hard to do since the couch was a two-seater.
I should have dragged my office chair out, no matter how awkward that might have been.Instead, I found myself sitting next to Vance, our legs lightly pressed together.And it had to be said that no leg should feel that good pressed against mine.New kink unlocked?
Thankfully unaware of my inner hussy, who was pushing me to lean against him, Vance handed me my drink, then one of the bags.“They said those are some of your favorites.”
I set down my drink and peeked inside the bag.A chocolate croissant, a chocolate muffin, and a brownie.
And that was the moment I made an absolute fool out of myself, ensuring there was no coming back from it this time.In front of one of the most beautiful men I’d ever seen, I burst into tears.
He set the bag he’d been holding on the table, doing the same with the one I was clutching to my chest.And then he put his arm around me and held me to him.
I was too busy wallowing to protest and leaned into him, burying my face in his chest.And of course he smells great.His warm embrace made the tears flow faster, and I pressed myself farther into him.His arm tightened around me, and he murmured nonsensical words while rubbing my back with his ridiculously large hands.
He held me for the entirety of my crying jag.While I always felt better afterward, I wished it hadn’t happened in front of Vance.
The tears finally dried up, and I was left paralyzed, unsure of what to do.I was still pressed to his side.I was still clutching his shirt.I was still smushing my face against his chest.
