Book 2: Chapter 9

Amira POV

Joy swept through me. I slammed a hand over my mouth to keep myself from squealing with all the excitement bubbling inside me.

He was truly here.

Nathaniel Rivera.

He stood there in a black tux that clung to his broad shoulders.

His hair was shorter than I remembered. Neater...but his eyes were just as captivating as they were that night we shared everything.

I exhaled and willed myself to show nothing of the heat his presence was igniting in me.

My steps echoed as I approached, eyes drifting to Mr. Steve Johnson, the Assistant Branch Manager.

“Good evening, sir,” I managed.

Steve nodded before turning to Nathaniel. “This is Amira. One of our junio