Page 244 of His White Moonlight
I shrugged indifferently.
“Do you want to sit in my office for a while?”
I sighed and shook my head.“He’s worse when I avoid him.”
She gave me a reassuring smile as we walked to the elevator.When we reached our floor, we parted ways.She went to talk to Dad, and I slowly traversed the path to Bennett’s suite.
Turning the corner, I saw him pacing in front of his desk.
“Finally,” Miranda.“He’s like a caged wolf.”
“Has anyone bothered him while I was gone?”
“After Mr.Wulf sent out the pack announcement about the challenges for your position, a few women came by, but they took one look at him and decided to ask me why you wouldn’t be there instead.”
“And what did you say?”
“That it was a waste of your time to spectate when you could be out shopping for me instead.I’ll make sure to narrow down my wishlist so you don’t have to shop for too long.”
I shook my head at her, amused.
When I glanced at Bennett through the windows again, he wasn’t pacing.He was staring right at me.
“Are you thinking about going in there?”she asked, humor lacing the words.
“I don’t think I have a choice.”
“You could try running, but I’m betting you wouldn’t even reach Olivia’s desk.”
“You’re not helpful.”
“Do you want me to try to trip him or something?”
“Tempting, but no.I think you’re risking enough for me.Set the timer, and get me in five minutes.”
“You got it.”
As I approached the door, he closed the blinds.Miranda laughed behind me.
“Have fun.”
“Timer,” I said before I opened the door.
Bennett had me pinned to the wall and the door shut again before I’d even opened it a foot.
“One of these days, you’re going to hurt me.”
“Never,” he said, easing up on his already gentle hold on my hands.
“Did you miss me?”
He groaned and dipped his head to inhale near my neck.
“Yes, but this isn’t just about missing you.I hate those pictures.I hate what they did to you…what I did to you.”He started to shake.
“Regret wastes the present by dwelling on a past that can’t be changed.Why do something that’s useless?”
“Everything I’ve done feels useless.Clothes.Jewelry.Makeup.Dates.The car.What’s useful?”
