Page 22 of The Attraction File

I stilled at the sound of my best friend’s voice.

Evaleen turned enough to give me her shoulder. I had her in those seconds. She didn’t hate me. Maybe she had a fantasy about elevators or momentarily forgot who I was, but I didn’t care. I would have taken that kiss from her any way I could get it.

That was until Henrik “the cock blocker” Payne showed up. Now I was nothing to her again.

Damn it.

“Hey, Henrik.” I turned and exited the elevator to my waiting friend, refusing to look back at Evaleen.

I didn’t want to see regret on her face. I could handle the cold shoulder but nothing more.

“Did you want to go grab a bite? After meeting with Morgana earlier I realize it’s best if I steer clear of her for the rest of today. She’s wearing her glasses, and I feel like she wore them on purpose.”

I nodded but my thoughts were on the remaining people in that elevator. One person in particular.

“Maybe we can order in and eat in my office. I don’t feel like going out today,” I said.

We entered my office and I sat at my desk, while Henrik took a seat on the brown leather chair on the other side.

“I think I have come up with a plan to deal with Morgana.”

Henrik and his plans or rules or whatever he tells himself to make it so he won’t ever be hurt. I relaxed back in my chair, placing my hands behind my head, and only half-listening to my friend. Thoughts of spring flowers and succulent lips filled my imagination.

“I avoid her. Like, whenever Morgana is somewhere, in a room or at her desk, I am elsewhere. It may be a little hard as she is my assistant, but with email and messaging, I don’t think it’s too hard.”

I shook my head. “Oh, Henrik, that doesn’t work. Trust me, I know.”

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