I typed back with fingers that felt floppy.
Me:
Rice just threw a holy fit in my office.
Worth it.
Cole:
Shit. I’m sorry.
She should be coming at me, not you.
Me:
Like I said, worth it. How are you?
Cole:
Feeling good. Vincent’s a beast. Gonna send my dad a bottle of something expensive to say thanks. Want to join us for lunch? We’re not far.
I smiled despite everything.
Me:
He earned it. Enjoy your lunch with Vincent. I’ve been ignoring so much shit on my desk. Rowan will have my ass if I don’t get in gear.
Cole:
Can’t have that. I got plans for that ass later.
Heat crawled up my neck and my nipples tightened under my blouse. My eyes darted to the office door. Still closed.
Me:
We’re flirting right now? Is that what we’re doing?
Cole:
I am never gonna stop flirting with you. You sore from last night?
I grinned, my tongue slipping between my teeth as I typed while basking in the memory of the night before.
Me:
I am. In the *best* way.
Cole:
I like knowing you can still feel me. Like I left my mark.
My thighs clenched. I licked my lips and returned his message.
Me:
I cannot do this right now, Dr. Vaughn.
Cole: