Page 62 of By His Rule

“Dude, you’re not even gay,” I tease.

“I will be whatever I’m needed to be for the right person.”

“Whore.” Tate laughs.

“Just the way you like me,” he says, blowing her a kiss.

15

KIAN

“Any plans for the night?” Melissa asks me once Lorelei and Tate have left.

I glance at Lorelei’s desk, irritated when I find that she’s left sheets of paper messily on the top.

“I’ve got a date,” I say, deciding not the tell her about the history lesson I’m going to force my little sister through first. At least I don’t need to worry about Tilly, Makenzie’s little sister. She’ll have listened to every word at school today.

Walking around the plant, I study her desk. My eyes land on the pen from earlier and my fingers twitch to take it. Or at least hide it.

“Oh, anyone I might know?” She asks me this every time I tell her I’m meeting a woman. I’m pretty sure she’s hoping I’ll name-drop some celebrity or something. But I’m not really one for discussing my sexploits at the office. Over a glass or two of whiskey with my brothers, maybe, but that’s where I draw the line.

I chuckle, walking away from Lorelei’s desk, leaving it in the mess I found it. “I doubt it.”

“Well, have a wonderful night. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do,” she calls as I walk toward the elevator.

My cell burns a hole in my pocket as I descend through the building, and by the time I climb into the back of my car, I can’t ignore it any longer.

I open up my emails and hit compose.

From: Kian Callahan

To: Lorelei Tempest

Subject: Housekeeping

Dear Miss Tempest,

I hope your first day was enlightening.

Please may I request that in future you leave your desk clear before leaving at night?

We have an image to uphold, and a desk holding that kind of pen does not scream professionalism.

Also please ensure you never involve yourself in those kinds of activities in the office.

I look forward to what tomorrow brings…

Regards,

Kian Callahan

Chief Financial Officer

Callahan Enterprises

“Good day in the office, sir?” Jamie asks as we make our way through the city.

It takes me a second to answer—I’m too busy remembering my day and the highlights that Lorelei’s presence brought.

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