ab

in my chest. My body was still humming with need, but my mind raced with suspicio

ver me. The champagne buzz had faded, leaving me with a dull hea

ttered, heading

for me. I pulled on an oversized t-shirt and cotton shorts, then went to the bathroom to wash off my make

led into Alex's king-sized bed. The sheets smelled like his cologne, a

d, but my eyelids grew heavy. The last thing I remembe

directly in the face. I groaned, rolling over to escape the

l

pillow, his face peaceful in sleep. His dark hair was mes

e with the one who'd rushed out in the middle of sex last night. He looke

s fluttered open. He blinked a

mbled, his voice

eping my tone neutral. "

k. "Around three, I think. You were alre

you," I said, unable to k

d, the sheet slipping down to reveal his bare chest. "Sorr

tting up against the headb

time." He yawned

a smile. "I'm goin

chen to start the coffee maker. As the rich aroma filled the apartment,

one of the things that had initially attracted me to him-his drive and determination. La

y thoughts. I poured two mugs, adding a sp

*

ted. After a busy week at the office, I was

ht bathed the open-concept space, highlighting the expensive finishes of his penthouse

rom sleep. He was wearing only gray sweatp

he said, pouring him

, appreciating the view. "

er, taking a long sip. "What do you want to do tod

e been dying to try

sed, nudging my

ounter. He checked the sc

d before answering

am scrolling, half-liste

ugh his hair. "Fine. Yeah, I can meet you in an hour

ooting me an a

asked, already k

round the island and wrapped his arms around me from behind, pressing a kiss

against his ch

sts through my thin tank top. "And when I get back

tween my legs

lightly before releasin

mpany?"

r make it to the meeting." He win

r running. His phone pinged on the counter.

htened. I glanced toward the bathroom d

to look. Comp

pinged a f

ck

ead, the screen showed three promotional texts from his c

muttered to mys

n when I noticed Sarah's name sa

ra

the screen. This was

the not

opened, and my bl

ucking incredible. Stil

it to ride that

ed around me. Next time I want to b

My nipples get hard

ready, babe. When

hammered against my ribs. Who the fuck was Sar