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I toss and turn, having one provocative dream after the other about Hope.

By morning, I know that there’s only one thing to do. I’m going to have mind-blowing sex with Hope. I’ll take her to sensual heights she hasn’t otherwise known. I’ll make her so sated in bed she won’t be able to think of anything else. The usual tightness in my loins as I rise from the bed isn’t a surprise to me anymore. In fact, I welcome it now because it makes me look forward to all the things I want to do with Hope.

Definitely, I’ll consider her feelings and she’ll have a say in our relationship, but I will not take no for an answer. I know she’ll refuse us having an affair since I’m her boss, but I won’t let it deter me. I’ll wear down her defenses until she agrees to put both of us out of our sexual misery.

With that thought in mind and with determination etched on my face, I stroll into my bathroom.

Chapter Fourteen

Hope

“What’s the hurry?” Debra asks as I cram the toast she made me into my mouth.

I try to answer, but my mouth is stuffed with food. Aria giggles in her seat as she watches me eat like a starved animal. Taking my cup of coffee, I pour the black liquid in my mouth to help with the bread’s movement down my throat.

When I’m finally able to talk, I say, “I’m almost late for work.”

Debra, who is helping Aria with her food, frowns, and says, “But it’s not eight yet.”

I nod and rise from the chair. “I know. Christian has an early morning meeting. I have to prepare for it, and I regrettably woke up late.”

I turn away so my sister can’t see my facial expression. I don’t want to tell her I woke up late because not only did I think of my boss and the way we smooched in the office yesterday, but I also dreamed of him making passionate love to me. If she finds out, I’m certain she will tie me to my chair and forbid me to go back to Clause Enterprises.

But, I have to. This is the first time I feel alive after so many weeks of despondency. I won’t miss going back to the office for the world. Things might be a little awkward with Christian as he wants us to have a secret affair. I don’t mind, I think there’s something hot about sneaking around with my boss.

I can’t believe I’m having such thoughts. Something I used to find shameful in the past is now appealing to me. Maybe, an alien has taken over my body. I giggle as I rush up the stairs to my room to get my jacket and purse. Ray already left because he won’t be working in the office today but at one of Clause’s remote branches.

I kiss Debra and Aria goodbye and leave the house in a hurry. Even though I’m running late, I took special care in choosing my outfit this morning. I chose a sky-blue shirt and paired it with a navy-blue skirt that fell slightly above my knees and clung to my hips. I know I look good and I hope Christian thinks so, too.

Quickly, I flag down a cab, glad it’s only snowing lightly. I plead with the cab driver to hurry and I relax on the backseat, thinking about how my first meeting with Christian will be after smooching with him in the office the previous day. Knowing him, I’m sure he will act all professional, but his eyes will definitely give him away. I get the feeling that Christian relishes ogling my body, and I enjoy every moment of being the object of his desire.

I pay my fare and slide out of the cab when it pulls up in front of the impressive Clause Enterprises. Very few cars are parked in front of the building as it’s still quite early. Tightening my jacket around my body and folding my arms across my chest to ward off the cold, I hurry across the parking lot into the building. I smile at the receptionist at the immense lobby as she too is just resuming for the day. My heels click noisily on the floor as I hurry toward the elevators.

Potted plants flank the bank of elevators. I stare at them unseeingly after pressing the elevator button. My thoughts are on my forthcoming date with Christian. I wonder where he intends to take me. My breath catches in my throat as I wonder what we’ll do after the date.

Will I go with my boss to his apartment just to have mind-blowing sex? I can’t really say, but I’m afraid I just might. After all, it’s all I’ve thought of since last night.

The brass elevator door slides open and I step into the elevator. Just as it’s about to close, a hand stops it and my heart stops also. Christian, with a broad smile on his face, enters the elevator and the door closes.

My pulse races immediately and I’m afraid I’m going to lose my breath. The silence between us thrums, only permeated by the sound of Jingle Bell blaring from the loudspeakers, which the receptionist has just put on. I clutch my purse tightly as I feel the heat radiating from Christian’s body. Why of all the people who work there does it have to be him to share an elevator with me? And in the morning after our necking in the office.

I open my mouth to at least greet him, but the words die in my throat when I notice Christian’s intense gaze on me. My mouth instantly runs dry and my heart thumps loudly against my chest. The sexual magnetism between us is so blatant I feel my panties getting wet instantly. I don’t know who moves first, but suddenly Christian stops the elevator and I find myself in his arms.

I lean into him, desperate to feel the heat emanating from his body. Christian’s lips descend on mine with an onslaught that leaves me breathless. As usual, shocking sensations run through my body. His mouth moves expertly against mine and a moan escapes from my throat. I really love Christian’s kisses. His tongue dashes into my mouth and entwines with my tongue in a rhythm as old as time. He lifts his mouth for a second before crashing it down again against mine in a savage onslaught. Slowly, I feel myself moving as he backs me against the elevator wall. My breath becomes uneven when he unbuttons my black wool jacket. I don’t mind as I enjoy the feel of his erection against my stomach. My hands rise to caress his hair. I feel my breath becoming ragged when, after unbuttoning my coat, Christian’s hands caress my breasts through my silk blouse, and I moan with pleasure as wetness leaks from my core onto my panties.

Christian elevates his head to stare at me with lust-filled gray eyes. “I ache to be inside you,” he huskily whispers. “I've been in torment since yesterday,” he confesses hoarsely. I bite my lip to keep from telling him how much I want him, too. I just might beg him to take me right here in the elevator. “I’m fighting the urge to fall on you like an animal in heat. You have no idea how sexy I find you. But I want us to go slow."

To hell with going slow. I want to feel him inside me. I am so hot for him I just might beg on my knees.

I’m lost for words and his mouth catches mine again. Powerless to resist, I lean into him again. His hands shift from my breasts to my hair, massaging my scalp.

“I can't wait to see your glorious hair spread across my pillows,” he whispers against my mouth. “And these gorgeous breasts against my chest. They are the right size for my hands.” He cups my breasts again and gently rubs them.

My knees become weak and my legs go rubbery. I can hardly breathe.

“I...” What do I say? I’m looking forward to it? That’s crazy.

Christian gives me another explosive kiss before pulling away. I watch with parted lips as he takes in deep breaths and lets them out slowly. I see that he’s trying to put his need under control, yet I stand there with wobbly legs doing nothing about mine. A little shamefaced realizing how wanton I must look to him, I straighten and try to put a semblance of order to my hair.

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