Chapter 16

Hermes POV

Now it’s game over.

I scream it internally as my whole body stiffens.

Then the light clicks on.

Fuck.

She feels it — I know she does. My cock, hard and straining, pressing against her through the coat she’s wearing. My coat. Thank God for it, or this would’ve gone nuclear.

One more second and I’d have lost it. I’d have flipped her onto the desk and buried myself inside her like some beast. She’s already in position anyway.

“I’m sorry, sir!” she blurts out, voice high with panic.

I pull back, confused, brows furrowing.

Why the hell is she apologizing?

I’m the one who should be sorry. I walked right into this. Right into her. It’s me who looks like the predator now.

She’ll think I’m a fucking pervert.

“I—I need to use the restroom. I’ll be quick!” she stammers, already scrambling off me.

“Wait—” I hear myself call after her, my instinct overriding logic.

“Use mine instead.” My voice i