Total pages in book: 39
Estimated words: 36209 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 181(@200wpm)___ 145(@250wpm)___ 121(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 36209 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 181(@200wpm)___ 145(@250wpm)___ 121(@300wpm)
“Yeah, darling?”
“Don’t you darling me!” Lev pushes on my chest. Knowing that I partially deserve it, I give in and take a step back. Only one.
“You blocked me.”
“So you show up here?” Lev glances around, and I think by the time she finishes her question, it is directed at herself too. “Or—wait.” Lev cocks her head to the side.
“I like the gold.”
“What?”
“Your eyes. You used gold today.” Lev opens and closes her mouth. It makes her eyes shine. A little pixie. My pixie.
“Gold is my lucky color.”
“It suits you, but I’m guessing most colors do with your hair and complexion.” She blinks, staring at me.
“Don’t do that.” She waves her hand between us.
“Do what?”
“Butter me up. All noticing my makeup and saying nice things to me.”
“I find I notice everything when it comes to you, Lev.” Never have I been so attuned to another human being in my life.
I’m not an asshole or anything, but I usually don’t pay much attention to details when it comes to women. Hell, I don’t pay attention to them at all, if I’m being honest. But she changed that for me. I need to know every single detail about her, and I plan to spend forever learning them.
“Stop complimenting and start explaining what the heck is going on.” She tries to give me a stern look, but she only manages to become more adorable. I fight a smile, not wanting to piss her off.
Lev licks her lips. They’re a deep red today. “Stop looking at my mouth too.”
“You’re bossy. You want to take that chair?” I gesture toward the chair located behind my desk.
“Eros…” My name trails off. “Oh my god, Eros!” Lev snaps, putting it together. “You’re my freaking boss.” She stomps one of her feet.
She has adorable little boots on today. I know she toned it down for the office, but I want her to dress however she feels comfortable. I want her to be herself with me. I don’t think anyone ever gets that fully from her.
“I suppose, but I’m not a big fan of the word.” Bossing people around has never been at the top of my list of things I want to do. However, there are times when it's unavoidable. I also get Kate to do a lot of it for me.
“I can’t believe this.” Lev starts pacing back and forth. “This is a disaster,” she mumbles to herself.
“You blocked me.” I fold my arms over my chest and observe her. “I don’t think you’re supposed to block your boss.” Lev shoots me a glare that goes straight to my dick, which isn’t going to go down anytime soon.
I have no doubt that there is gossip already spreading through the building. People are wondering why I have my shades down. I never use this feature. They won’t guess the reason behind it is that I’m in here kissing the hell out of Lev. It would be at the bottom of the list. Except for Kate’s.
I couldn't hide it from her. She knew something was up yesterday from the emails I sent her alone. She came in with a smirk, ready to meet Lev. Kate is the older sister I never asked for.
“What am I going to do?” Lev walks over to one of the oversized chairs in front of my desk and plops down. “I needed this job.”
“You still have this job,” I remind her, going over to my desk to lean against it, kicking my feet out to almost touch her.
“You can't fraternize with employees, let alone your boss.”
“If that's the case, I have a few employees who need to be let go.” There are some couples around the office. As long as it doesn't interfere with work, I don't give a shit. It’s none of my business. Unless they act unprofessional at work and make it my business.
“You’re an asshole.” Lev shoots up from her chair. “Fuck you.”
The fuck?
Lev spins around, attempting to escape through the door. I snag her around the waist. We both notice at the same time that my office door is open and Max and Julie are standing there. Shit. I forgot I was supposed to go over a few things with them this morning. I need to remember to start locking my door.
I had a no-knock policy. If I had the door unlocked, you could enter. Normally it wasn’t an issue because I kept the door open and my blinds pulled. People could pop in and out of my office all day. That’s the first thing that’s going to need to change going forward.
“We'll come back.” They both quickly step back, letting the door fall closed.
“Let me go.” Lev releases one of her endearing growls.
“What pissed you off so damn bad?” I turn her in my arms but keep her snug to me.