Page 40 of Enthrall Shadows
“What do you have in mind?”
Have you kneel before me and take my cock in your mouth,I mused darkly.
A smile played on her lips. “Take me out to dinner. Tonight.”
“I’ve discovered a few great places. I’ll book us a table.”
“I’ll choose the restaurant.”
“Of course. It was good seeing you again, Charlotte.” I gestured to her outfit. “Very chic.”
She studied my face. “You’re going to have to work harder to impressme.”
“How about you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met.”
“Be honest, Henry.”
“I am being honest.”
She took a few seconds to process my words. “That’s third date material.”
“I’ll make a note.”
“Tonight isnota date.” She held her head high. “It’s just dinner.”
“Point made.”
“I’ll leave my address with your assistant. Pick me up at seven.” She strolled out of my office in a delicate waft of perfume and feminine elegance.
I found myself staring at the place she’d been standing seconds before—totally mesmerized.
I was having dinner withher.
My body was charged with an electric pulse that felt obscene—and dangerously addictive.
Iwaited in the empty conference room for Shay, using my phone to answer emails and thinking I’d never see an end to my inbox content—even with Jen tackling most of them.
Glancing over at the window, I saw Dandelion Diva’s featured billboard.
More specifically, the half-naked model peering over her shoulder, enticing me to drink their tea.
I was mulling over whether the advertisement might actually inspire me to try their brand when Shay walked into the room.
He threw a wave at me before whipping out a small device and circling the table with it held up in the air, checking for listening devices. Reassured he hadn’t detected any bugs, he tucked the scanner back into his pocket.
I walked over and slapped his back with affection, glad to see the man who could resolve our nightmare situation.
A few weeks ago, he’d discovered we had a corporate spy in our midst.
We needed Shay to unravel this mess. With only months to go before we launched our new product, time had become precious.
Our mutual experience of serving in Afghanistan meant I could trust Shay. I knew no other man who could get this done fast.
“How’s Rue?” I asked.
“She’s great.” He beamed at me.
Seeing how important she was to him filled me with envious warmth.
