have drifted away," Maren apolo

r out of the road," the man outsid

r mind like an awful song as she committed that atrocity with her ex fianc

Sovereign Nexus'. Taking a deep breath, she walked in, making he

s week but hadn't met the CEO available. She prayed a silent prayer

und the door open. She sighed in relief as she

company for anything." She could hear a voice from the office as the occupant seemed to be o

paused and his grey eyes lit up. "I'll call you b

he asked, putting on

and took her seat on the chair on th

is eyes on the files on the table as h

last name now made her sick when

ppe actually,

t's true, you

we were never

d dropped it on the table in front of him. The file looked simi

et on her nerves, but she sucked it in. She really needed this.

said and began slipp

. The normal Maren Sharppe would not have been this patient. But there she w

iage yourself, I was really impressed," he said as

d, sir," she said innocently

call it, a contender. And as petty as it sounds,I find joy in whatever discom

been better of t

in, she thought. "Do I get the loa

character, I see. I knew you'd sn

his?" Maren asked, her impatience

slowly walked behind her. She felt his breath on her skin as he shifted her

rling sent shock waves through her body. Scenes from the past flashed in h

ou, Maren. "Always trying to fight your urges even when it's clear that you're

ease," she said, her fists clenched b

expression on your face, Maren,"

, Alexander. Whatever happened be

saving, darling." he paused and leaned on the table facing her. "Out o

stood up to leave. Alexander fell back in his chair, amusement w

otes," he echoed, stop

for your gam

before placing it on the table, urging her to come take a look. She walked to

huckled, his grey eyes looking her over as he did.

orward again. "I get to be your boss. I mean, I have to