Page 21 of Office Affairs

I shrugged off his hand. “There is no this.” I waved my hand between me and Sabrina, then pointed at him. “This is supposed to be a work weekend.”

“Tell that to Russell. The man looks damned comfortable standing there. If I didn’t know better, I’d say he booked this getaway as a means to an end. A way to get around our rules. No one can see us here.” He took a step back and held up his hands in an obvious display of surrender. “But you’re the boss. This weekend is whatever you say it is.”

Fucking right. Then why did my stomach drop when I realized that all three of us felt the same way about Sabrina? What were we supposed to do, share her? I scoffed at the idea, then stilled.

“What?” Garrett’s eyebrows lowered and he shot a look at Sabrina. “You just had an idea. What was it?”

“Nothing.” I waved him off and approached my room. “I’ll see you in a few hours.”

“I’m going to the bar.” Garrett tucked his keycard into his wallet and saluted me with one finger to his forehead. “This retreat was a great idea. I’m on Russell’s side here, so if you plan on pissing and moaning all weekend, keep it to yourself. I came to have a good time.”

Russell’s words came back to me. “Sometimes you have to take a step back to see what’s right in front of you.” I knew what was right in front of me. Pure, unadulterated attraction to a woman I should avoid.

Work or play? Which did Russell have in mind when he told Sabrina to book this shindig? I had my suspicions, but we hadn’t been able to talk about it in the office.

Down the hall, Sabrina opened her door and ducked inside. I’d pay to be in there right now, seeing her reaction to the room. She was classy and educated, but penthouse suites were for the elite. I wasn’t surprised she’d never seen one before.

Her excited squeal bounced down the hallway and shot straight to my dick. I’d promised her a one-time pass to get this desire out of our systems. It didn’t work. I wanted her more than ever. I wanted to hear her make those sounds as I ate her sweet pussy, to make her moan around my cock.

The images came with vivid details that had my dick threatening to burst from my jeans. I wrenched the door open and did my best not to slam it behind me.

The elevator dinged, telling me that Garrett was on his way downstairs. Thick walls kept me from hearing into Russell or Sabrina’s rooms, though I knew all I had to do was open either door and knock to join them.

I should have gone downstairs with Garrett to drown myself in a few glasses of whiskey but paced to the window instead. The California coast spread out in the distance, blue water shimmering in the setting sun. I should have felt exhausted after a full week of work and the flight, but energy pulsed through me.

I stretched my arms overhead and twisted to loosen the tight muscles. “Just go talk to her, for fuck’s sake.” I gripped the curtains and leaned my forehead on the cool glass. The best way to find out Sabrina’s expectations for the weekend was to ask her straight out.

She wasn’t shy or demure, and I’d accept whatever answer she gave me.

Mind made up, I tossed the curtains wide open and marched to the door, not bothering to be quiet as I closed it and made my way to Sabrina’s room. I lifted my hand and knocked three times.

Silence greeted me, and I considered for a second that I’d misread everything about the situation. No way. I knew the look in Sabrina’s eyes when she watched me. I felt it when her breath hitched every time I walked close enough to see the sparkle of gold in her eyes.

I knocked again. “Sabrina, it’s Chase.”

The knob twisted and the door opened.

Russell stood in front of me, a cockeyed smile creasing his eyes.

12

SABRINA

I thought I was ready to face this weekend. I’d planned for it to the best of my ability, but damn it all if Russell didn’t knock me sideways a few minutes ago. I stood there gaping while he remained in the open doorway with his arm propped on the frame.

“Chase.” Russell dipped his head and looked at me over his shoulder. “Should I let him in?”

Dumbfounded, I remained mute. Russell admitted he wanted me. Just flat-out said it. And the look in his eyes, the fierce desire burning in them, set my body on fire. When Chase knocked on the door, I couldn’t make myself move to answer it. Which led to Russell opening the door to reveal Chase.

My pulse roared, blood rushing in my ears. Everything felt tight, strained, like my clothes were a size too small and I’d forgotten how to breathe all at once.

Chase looked around Russell. I didn’t know what he read in my face, but it turned his gaze molten. “I didn’t know we were having a party.”

Party? This was not a party. This was devastation waiting to happen. What would he do when he found out what Russell said?

Russell opened the door wider. “If that’s what Sabrina wants. I don’t mind a party.”

Um. Excuse me? What happened to my words, my cocksure attitude? It vanished quicker than vapor under their intense stares. “What party?” My voice squeaked out, and I licked my lips.

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