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be coming up. You can go on in.”
    I take another calming breath and knock on Rick’s door.
    “Come in,” his voice booms from inside.
    Pushing the door, I square my shoulders and step in. Just hand it to him and leave.
    “Close the door,” he orders in a brusque voice.
    Fuck! I can’t catch a break today. “Good morning, sir. Walter –”
    “Sit down, Kelly.”
    Double fuck .
    I hand him the file, and take a seat.
     

**Rick**
     
    I successfully avoided her for two whole weeks. Physically anyway. When I was awake, I couldn’t stop thinking about her, and when I was asleep, her golden eyes haunted my dreams. I couldn’t do it anymore. I had to see her. When I told Walter to send the file up with her, he quickly acquiesced, ignorant to my ulterior motive.
    I watch her as she sits, her skirt inching up her thighs. There’s a hint of cleavage peeking out of her cotton top, making me want to rip the damn thing off her. Her hair is in a ponytail, a few strands framing her face. I imagine curling all that hair around my fist while I fuck her from behind. Shit. I shake the image from my mind as my pants that fit perfectly a few minutes ago, suddenly feel pretty snug around the mid-section.
    “How are you?” I ask, trying to break the ice.
    “I’m fine, sir.”
    She isn’t chewing her lip and she’s looking straight at me. There’s a polite smile on her lips – the type you reserve for strangers.
    “I apologize if I offended you, Kelly. I have no idea how things went so wrong so fast.”
    “They went wrong when you implied that you wanted me for your personal plaything.”
    “Just think about it. Would that be such a bad thing?”
    Surprise registers in her eyes and her smile vanishes. She stands and straightens her skirt.
    “Will that be all, Mr. McAllister?”
    Once again, I put my foot in my mouth. I leave my chair and approach her carefully. Standing in front of her, I take her hands in mine.
    “Forgive me. I seem to be saying all the wrong things.”
    She pulls her hands away. “Nothing to forgive. Good day, sir.”
     

**Kelly**
     
    As I turn to leave, he snakes his hand around my waist, and pulls me against him. I gasp, holding my breath. I shouldn’t let him touch me. My mind already has me out the door, but my body won’t cooperate.
    “I can’t stop thinking about that kiss…hoping I’ll be able to taste those sweet lips again,” he whispers against my ear.
    My knees threaten to buckle. He slowly turns me around to face him, but I keep my eyes on his chest. He strokes my cheek gently, and I start to melt.
    “Will I, Kelly?”
    Slowly, I tip my face up to meet his intense gaze. Not waiting for an answer, he swoops down and catches my lips between his. His hand slides to the small of my back, pulling me closer. I stand perfectly still, determined not to let him see the effect he has on me. That is, until he nips at my bottom lip with his teeth. All my resolve goes out the window. Placing my hands on his arms, I part my lips, whimpering when his tongue touches mine. His hand moves along my spine, inducing a shiver.
    “Say yes,” he implores between kisses. “Say you’ll be mine.”
    My heart leaps at his words. He wants me to be his. I’ve always been yours!
    Pulling back, he stares down at me, eyes desperate.
    “I need you, Kelly. Please say yes.”
    He’s changed his mind! He wants more. He wants me . “Yes, Rick. Yes.”
     

**Rick**
     
    I’m still smiling long after she’s left my office. She said yes. She’s mine. I realize I need to be careful. She’s right about what people will think, and I have to protect her reputation. I’ve never been the type of man to indulge in secret relationships but I’ll do it for her. I want her that badly. With a swivel of my chair, I turn to look out over the city as I plan our next date. I can’t afford for it to end up like the first one. If I’m going to make it special, I should find out what she likes instead of forcing my