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I sigh and check the clock on the wall Or at least, that’s what I pretend I’e floor-to-ceiling office s beside my desk, out of the corner of my eye Luke is still in there, as usual And as usual, he’s bent over his coive himself back problems soon if I don’t step in

That’s all I’ sure he doesn’t need me to book another chiropractor session in a week’s time

This definitely isn’t an excuse to pop my head into his office for the dozenth time today Nope Not an excuse to stand near hine; the smoky, spicy scent that haunts my dreams Not a thinly veiled reason to stand near him and hope he hands me soertips brush and oes electric

“Luke?” I tap on his doorframe

He glances up and flashes me one of his tradeuyTall, blond and angular, he’s got the kind of blue eyes that pierce right through you, and the cheekbones to finish the job But when he s a secret A little hint of emotion meant just for you “Celia”

Not to ue…

“Don’t ain” I point at his spine

Dutifully, he straightens, though the smile never leaves his lips He arches his back and reaches up to rub the back of his neck with one hand “Old habits die hard At least that explains this crick in my neck” His smile widens “Thank you, Celia What would I do without you?”

My heart skips a beat I force nore it “Probably slip a disc,” I respond He laughs, and I take that as my cue to spin back to lass of his office between us, it feels like a million miles

His phone starts to ring, and through the , he catches aze just to roll his eyes dramatically I check my own line, an extension of his, and i, again It’s the dozenth time this week Luke’s about to pick up the line when I hold up a palnal him, and mouth, Let me

“Tony?” I pick up, my voice sweet as honey

There’s a pause on the other end “Celia I was looking for Luke”