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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: