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“No, thank you,” I replied crisply Alex and alcohol don’t mix well for me

He sits down on the s his tie I sit in a chair across from him

“What happened Saturday onderful……” I trail off, shifting in my seat “But, Alex, it was inappropriate”

I pause, waiting for his response He leans back on the sofa, crosses his legs, a tuently shakes the glass I hear the tinkling of ice

“Don’t you think?” I ask expectantly

Alex raises an eyebrow “Don’t I think what, Katherine?”

“You knohat, Alex That our kiss was inappropriate” Exasperated, I stand up, walk behind the chair, placing my hands on the back on it

Alex looks atacross his face “It’s only natural for two people who are attracted to each other to do so about it”

“How do you know I’m attracted to you? Maybe, Alex, it was just the alcohol,” I say defensively I know that’s bullshit I’m attracted to him whether I want to admit it or not

He knows its bullshit, too, because he laughs which only makes me furious “Katherine It wasn’t the alcohol and we both know that” He then takes another swig of his whisky, staring directly atdeal And for him, it probably isn’t

“Look, I want to preserve my reputation My career You’re my boss, Alex My boss” I feel conflicted Confused Part of ht now, another part of o to hell

“It was exciting, don’t you think? Maybe just a little?” He tilts his head to the side, slight s on his lips Those sexy lips

I feel a hot flush creeping upIt was exhilarating It was everything I aht now I can barely speak

“You’re exciting,” Alex says, leaning forward “And I can’t stop thinking about you”

He places his whisky down on the glass-covered coffee table and walks toward hclose to him