Page 5 of Gift Wrapped

Exiting the elevator, I turn left and walk right into a mountain of solid muscle and fall flat on my ass. My gaze travels from expensive shoes, over a tailor-made suit, up thick thighs to a broad chest, and on to a scowling face.

Shit.

If he didn’t look at me like something stuck to the bottom of his shoe, I might think he was attractive. His hand reaches down to help me up.

“I’m sorry,” I say. “I wasn’t looking where I was going.”

“Miss Roman, I assume,” his deep voice washes over me.

“Lake.”

“I am Mr. Smith,” he turns and walks down the corridor, clearly expecting me to follow.

Usually, something like that would grate at my nerves, but I simply scamper along after him. This man puts off alpha energy like he took a bath in it. I can’t help myself. Looking around, I notice that this floor doesn’t have a single Christmas decoration, even though the entire building, including the elevator, has been decorated.

“Here is your desk,” he gestures to the left side. “Unless I buzz you, I am not to be interrupted.”

“Ever?” I ask.

“Never.” Then he strides away from me and closes the door to his office.

Well, that was…weird? Interesting? I don’t know how to describe that interaction. The man has a magnetism that would turn the head of every female everywhere, but his personality may need a little work.

Instead of thinking too hard about that, I take my seat and get everything ready for whenever my new boss calls on me. I boot up the computer on the desk and log in with all my credentials before checking my emails.

My phone pings in my handbag and I pull it out. A match on Love n Shenanigans. That was fast.

I take a long look at the closed door to Mr. Smith’s office. Fuck it. I can’t wait until I’m home to check this. I need to do it now. Opening the app, I find a notification with a brief message I quickly click on.

Congratulations! We have selected a match for you based on your specified criteria. Below is all the information you could require to assist you in making a decision on whether to proceed with or decline this match. For your protection as well as that of your match, we keep your identity private.

Happy Dating

There is a link below the message that leads me to the profile my match created. I contemplate waiting until I get home to view it, but I have never been known for my patience. Also, I am curious as hell right now, so I open the link.

Potential Match Profile

According to the profile you completed when signing up with Love-N-Shenanigans, we have selected the best match for you. For your safety and those of our other members, all names are hidden. If you choose to disclose any information, including your name, this is at your own risk.

Basic Information

Name: ****** *****

Screen Name: DomBrae

Age: Thirty-five

Species: Tiger

Job Description: Business Owner

Marital Status: Single

Dependants: None

Describe yourself using 10 words or less: Attentive, Considerate, Demanding, Professional, Hard Working

Person who referred you: The Owner, Destiny Truegood

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