Chapter 10

She pulled herself away as he turned out of sight, leaning back against the wall behind her to gather herself and take some deep breaths. Sighing as she tried to push the picture of his tight, jean-clad butt out of her mind’s eye. Cursing herself at the lack of ability to do so.

The coldness of the stone in this dark corner, tucked behind the pillar, made her feel instantly calmer. Hidden from his view. Somehow sobering and grounding her. She hated the way he caused her to self-implode like this at every meeting. If he knew how much he affected her, he would probably enjoy it. He seemed like a guy who would get a kick out of it. She pulled her glasses back off her face and threw them in her bag.

Excellent choice, Rose! Sunglasses in a dark building! Could you be any more obvious?

She smoothed down her dress and bravely walked back into the room’s light. Acting as though nothing had happened. Hiding in the shadows was completely normal. She looked around the