Page 34 of Adam’s Obsession

“Did you accidentally stumble and rub up against him?”

“It wasn’t much of an accident. These heels are hell onwheels.”

“But you did feel him up?”

“Yes.”

“Was he hard?”

“I think so.”

“You think so?” His bellow resonated through the room. “Howcould you not notice if he was hard?”

“I thought he was hard but it was a very brief contact.”

“Because you pulled back.” It wasn’t a question. It was asthough Savage knew of her cowardice. “You should have leaned in. Rubbedharder.”

“I couldn’t do that!”

“Why not?”

“He’s my boss.”

“Bullshit. That wouldn’t stop you. Why don’t you just admitit? He scares you.”

“Of course he scares me. He scares the life out of me.”

“Why?”

She didn’t answer for a long moment. She could hear himbreathing over the speakers, waiting patiently for her response. Finally, shesaid it. She admitted the truth to Savage and to herself.

“Because I want him more than any man I’ve ever known. And Ireally, seriously doubt he wants me the same way.”

“He wants you.” He sounded so sure, like he knew, whichwas ridiculous.

Katherine swallowed her tears with a laugh. “You don’tunderstand, Savage. He had the chance to kiss me and he didn’t do it.”

“Has it ever occurred to you that he might be as nervous asyou are?”

“Hah!”

“Maybe he was waiting for some sign from you?”

“No. That’s crazy.”

“Is it? You’ve already told me you’re reserved. Don’t theycall you the ice queen in the office?”

“Yes.”

“So maybe you intimidate him.”

Katherine blew out a breath. No one intimidated Adam Trillo.No one. “You need to accept the truth. If he wanted me, he would have made amove tonight. The scene was set. Perfect. Yet he did nothing.”

“I think you’re jumping to conclusions.”

“Am I?”

“You are assuming he’s this totally self-confident guy.”