Chapter 19

Aiden waited patiently for Cassie to bring his morning coffee. He’d made up his mind to get close to her. He could no longer hold back his feelings for her—feelings that were begging to be expressed. She walked in looking serious and hot in her green blouse and black skirt.

“Here’s your coffee, Aiden.”

He smiled as she dropped the cup of coffee on his desk.

“You look nice.”

She looked stunned.

“I said that you look nice.”

“Really?”

She looked a little irritated.

“Yes.”

“Oh. Thank you.”

“How is Bella?”

“She’s fine. Is there anything else you want?”

Aiden wanted to say yes. That he wanted them to become friends. But the look in her eyes