nic'

when Matteo knocked and walked in, holding a stack

roster of professionals we'd brought in to tighten our operations. But when I ent

es

der tightly. Her body stifled a

wave. That night. Her lips moaning my na

ouldn't stop staring. She was different

nd she whispered my name re

sia," I answ

s voice broke through the tension, remindi

rom her, nodding c

new Cyber security head. She was recommended by the U.S. track record.

gnize her. That ma

flicking back to her. Her jaw tightened,

extending a hand.

ch was warm but fleeting as she pulled away quickly. "

er eyes. She wanted to run. To es

speak with Alessia alone. We need to ens

g between us. "Of course,

with heavy silence a

ck, meeting my gaze head-on

her. "You seem eager to leave alrea

I came to work," s

ld seem,"

frown and I smiled at the f

rience in the field," I sai

projects with precision. I wasn't listening, only watching her body movements.

rity?" I interrupt

"I have always loved solving puzzles, findin

s I stepped closer. "And what about person

I don't see how that

smoothly. "After all, trust is the foundation

fort showing. "That isn't work rela

aze from her eyes to her lips. "It di

"If you have something to s

l my name. I'm just surprised to see you doing so well for y

shock, and I could

she spat and gr

ward the door, but I was f

herself from my hold.

s conversation," I said

ning her against the wall. Her eyes widened in surprise as I t

oing?" she demanded, her voice a

moved closer, feeling her warm brea

ems to be your s

roaned, struggling

hing her breathing. "Why are you really here, A

e here for you then you'r

ere for me," I answered, my

looked larger and darker as

, Let me go!

tempted to kiss her,

n and I hate

I countered, touching the fine li

onger. Instead I leaned closer, our lips

ow morning. I won't tolerate excu

watching her rub her wri

. You're an arrogant bastard!

re in her and I like

me like she wa

red and grabbed her purse, s

cigar from my pocket as I lit it. Alessia Cotti was back

, and dialed Matteo's number. He ans

ant all her details ready on my ta