, his presence commanding the space around him like a storm rolling in. His eyes never

I could smell the faint scent of whisky and som

my heart was racing. I tilted my head, meeting his gaze with a

furiatingly attractive. "Neither," he said, his voice low and smooth, like honey laced with whisky. "But i

s words affected me. "Smooth. Do you practice that

nes when the truth works just fine." He leaned in, his breath brushing against my ear a

stay composed. "Flattery will get you nowhere," I s

latter," he replied, his smirk widening. He extended

impossible to refuse. I hesitated for a moment, then placed my hand in his. His

me around, his hands settling on my waist as I pressed my back against his chest

ng to the rhythm, and his hands slid lower,

oice low and teasing

lips. "Where's the fun in that? Let's keep

me. "Sexy Red, huh? I like it. And what will yo

said, my tone playful. "Unle

ng as he leaned in closer. "But I plan to unco

y voice barely above a whisper.

ips brushing against my ear. "And somet

e it hard to think, hard to breathe. I didn't know who he

one way this night was going to e

napping me out of the trance I'd fallen into. She stood a few feet away,

m taking this hottie home with me. See you tomorrow. Oh, and...

help smiling. "Be safe," I cal

is eyes glinting with amusement. "So," he said, his v

ven hesita

w-model BMW waited at the curb, its black exterior gleaming under the streetlights. He opene

a blur of countless traffic l

een us was electric, like a live wire sp

ride up to his apartment felt endles

ps were on mine. His kiss was wild and needy, like he was

body as I fumbled with the buttons of his shirt. J

ing at the screen. "I have to take this," he

lone, I took the opportunity to look around. His penthouse was sleek and mode

s, neutral tones, and just enough art to make

e on his face. "Sorry, sexy. That was work. I to

"More important than

more important." He sat down beside me, his hand res

y head. "

piercing eyes. "So, where do you work

ht you had other pl

d me closer, his hand sliding up my le

g deeper, more primal. His lips found mine a