ll looking at the dresser and pressing his lips to hers, completely c

ave the room. Before stepping out, he paused at the door and looked

ust happened? Then Vasti remembered why she had woken up early and glanced at her phone. If she wanted

ming around on the other side? Not exactly trustworthy. Vasti threw on a dress and

any woman-not once. Usually, his mornings started with a hangover and a quick exit. But n

for a run, showered, and ended up at Vasti's place. By pure luck, her door had been unlocked, and when he called to ask if he could come in, s

ybe share a decent conversation, and-if luck was on his side-have

se games with her? His mind kept flashing warning signs-this one was different. He could

d for the day, he let his eyes roam

he coffee. He'd half expected her to come out in a nightgown-or at least

's tone carried a hint of impatience, prompting

e insisted. "We're not going

her voice tight with impatience as she hovered by the door. Adônis sighed and pla

he offered, but Va

up." Her patience was running out. Adônis let it go. He would head down w

cardio in the backseat would've b

ed the button for the elevato

e," Adônis said, earning a glare from Vasti sharp enough to cut glas

The elevator showed up fast, probably because the building was still quiet this early. They stepped i

by, Vasti spotted the doo

r, Mr. Parsley,"

ônis only shook his head, clearly unim

the doorman muttered. "Y

he car's rig

e," Vasti said, veering off in the oppo

arm. "Where exactly are you going t

was only a few steps away- she could practically see it. But Adônis pulled her in and kissed her, warm and lingering. Vasti was too

.." he said, faking a pout as he watc

purpose!" Vasti burst out, barely ho

t to strangle him. If she hadn't actually needed the lift,

boss, and until I find another job, I

strode past Adônis, head

asked, turnin

e found her bad mood amusing, especially since he was in such a go

frowning. "Best in cancer care." Was

plied, eyes glue

ho

oked at him, lip

Vasti that she was sitting in his car, taking his ride. Then again, he kept quiet. After all, she was only in h

ing shower hadn't helped, and twice he'd had to calm himself down. He'd even

himself. "You'll pay for that, Miss Phillips. When I have you on all fours, y

much. What was it about this woman? Sure, she was stunning, exactly his type-flawless, really.

l, he wasn't convinced that one night with her would satisfy

had given Vasti the documents with his number on them. He'd actually been surprised

g from him except the job-and maybe a few kisses, even if she pretended otherwise. She'd never flirted, ju

ot since Greta, anyway. The second her name crept in, he shook his head, forci

? Maybe a nurse? Or doctor? A woman like Vasti-a woman that gorgeo

p with him, and she was a virgin? Who was the idi

single?"