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“You’re doing well,” he tells me

“Thank you” I’ve finished my sandhen I pick upatyou?”

“No I’ someone here all the tier when he smiles, and I can’t help but stare The man is handsome

“Am I too noisy?”

“No, not at all” He shakes his head before continuing, “It’s just knowing there’s another presence in the rooms”

“I get that,” I respond “I re strange if someone was there Like I couldn’t be me”

“That’s exactly what I mean,” Julian says as he pushes to his feet He offers out his hand tome to take it, but then he speaks “Handto the kitchen anyway”

“Oh yeah, of course” I stuone inside, I blow out a deep breath, needing to cal more when I know for a fact this man doesn’t actually want alleryAs I pack up for the day, I’ht just to have a chat We haven’t seen each other in al to ask her advice about Julian She’s been my best friend, listened to all my problems, and always offered up sound advice

Pushing the office door open, I rush out and slaon top of me Well, not completely, but he may as well be because it’s as if our bodies have been fused together, and the heat e

“Sorry,” Imy cheeks

Julian’s dark eyes lock onin his chest, thruers itch to touch hine mixed with the scent of paint and thinners

“On your way horunts, the deep baritone of his voice mixed with the Southern drawl makes every hair on the back of my neck stand on end

“Yes, I’mI’m done for the day All the information has been updated, and I’ve left a note on the desk for you Just if you need it” I’, I know I am, but I can’t stop