Just then, Jess stood up pacing as if something bothered him. It did. And the name of the trouble was sweet Alexa and his attraction to her. He felt hot all over and really wanted her. His groin pulsated. He’d been working with her for so long and couldn’t resist the sweet scent of her shampoo or subtle perfume. Her rounded butt and tiny waist drove him up the wall. Completely. Was he insane? Was this woman worth a potential lawsuit?

Alexa approached Jess with her agenda but it seemed as if they both had another agenda. Why was it that her nipples hardened around him as if pulled by some magnetic attraction?

She had to get a grip on herself. Seriously.

Jess leaned in closer to Alexa. His erection was getting harder and throbbing. He’d never felt this deeply about a woman who could just turn him on at the drop of a hat. He’d come close but there wasn’t just physical sexual attraction with Alexa. The way she carried herself commanded respect. He admired her caring gentle heart and her savvy business mind—not just her…What are you doing, Jess? Losing your cool?

He could see the shape of her round nipples through her dress.

Alexa felt the silky moistness in her lace panties under her skirt. She could not resist. This was getting harder for her. She wanted to fly out of the room and never return but that would be a mistake because her heart was with Jess—all the way. Why was it that the perfect man for her was always unreachable either emotionally or bureaucratically?

Jess inched closer to her holding her gaze with his sexy dark eyes. There was an invitation in the smoldering depths of his milk chocolate colored eyes. Alexa felt as she would melt under the smoothness of his gaze. For a moment, he seemed to study her intently.

Seconds later, they were inches apart. An electrical current filled the air between them. She wanted him to touch her, press his full lips on hers. She wanted him now. The heat of expectancy coursed through her veins.

“Jess,” she whispered in a throaty voice as he continued to hold her gaze. She held her head back waiting for him to hold her and make love to her.

His lips got so close to hers almost brushing them with a tingly sensation. Her inner thighs throbbed for need. Why was he torturing her with this void—she wanted to feel his lips on hers like yesterday.

Just then as their lips touched, he pulled away, leaving Alexa dazed and confused, swaying on the spot as if in a trans.

“Did you really mean what you said in your email?” he said in a low voice.

You’ve got to be kidding. While her womanhood tingled uncontrollably all he had to say was—did she mean what she said about him?

She shook her head and tried to come back down to reality. Was he teasing her?

“Yes.” Before she could stop herself and tell him a lie, it was too late. The truth spilled out through her lips.

“Well, I don’t want to disappoint you, then.” A grin touched the corner of his lips as he stared hungrily into her eyes.

He leaned over and traced the outline of her jaw with his soft fingers sending waves of pleasure through her body. He then pressed his soft lips on hers as she parted her lips for him. He slid his warm tongue between her lips and passionately kissed her in a way she’d never been kissed before. God, he was a great kisser!

“Do I live up to your fantasy?” he asked in a low voice that sounded hoarse as he pulled back slightly.

“Oh, yes,” she moaned, her head tilted back slightly and her eyes closed. She was swaying in ecstasy. She’d never known such erotic pleasure and all from a kiss. Now she knew what was meant by breathtaking kiss. He stole her breath away. She trembled with desire inside wanting more. Needing him. For a moment, she didn’t care that she was still in the corporate office and he had glass windows that touched the ceiling from the floor.

She wanted Jess and that was all.

Jess leaned down and slid his hands down her back and drew her closer to him. She could feel the hardness of his erection which turned her on even more.

Again, like animals they devoured each other’s lips. Her blood pumped hard and fast in her veins. He reached over and kissed her neck and sucked on her earlobe. Alexa thought she was going to faint from pleasure overload.

A knock on the door distracted them and they pulled apart like two young lovers by the garden gate.

It was Lee. She stood there at the door, a perturbed expression pasted on her face. She eyed Alexa with what looked like disgust.

Shit!

Caught in the action!

CHAPTER 6

“Oh, God! I didn’t mean for any trouble. What did she say?” Alexa could hardly contain herself as she sat down to a business lunch with Jess an hour later at The Steakhouse Bar & Grill. It was a nice upscale place to eat despite the name and yes, they happened to be a client of TLC Advertising. TLC does all their TV and print ads.