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How could this be?
There was a strong electrical connection between them, an explosive chemical reaction that could not be denied.
She was kissing Zack Romero. Blue was making out with her hot and oh, so sexy boss. She was dreaming. This wasn’t real, she mused. She was dreaming.
Oh, sweetness.
She thought she would die from too much excitement pumping her heart.
Heat.
Then, breathless, Zack pulled away. He looked into her eyes and a sudden change in temperate seeped through them. He looked away, clenching his jaw as if cursing under his breath.
“I’m sorry,” he said, breathing hard. His voice hoarse. “I should not have done that.” A serious look slid across his handsome face.
Sorry?
For kissing me?
Am I that hideous?
“W-what?” Blue whispered, breathless. Blue was trembling inside. Her body was throbbing. She needed release soon but now she would not have that satisfaction. Why did he stop? She straightened her top and drew in a deep breath. She could feel her pulse beating hard in her throat.
Sorry?
He was sorry?
“Is something wrong?” she murmured.
“No. We have work to do, Miss Monroe.”
“Now,” he said as if nothing happened moments before. Moments ago, he looked disappointed with himself when he had rearranged the table and ensured Blue was okay. “I shouldn’t have done that,” he admitted again in a smooth, deep voice. “Please forgive my moment of…indiscretion.”
“No. I…we…I kissed you. It’s okay…” Blue dropped her gaze to her notepad. She was feeling terrible for some reason and she didn’t know why. She was disappointed he stopped. Was she ashamed for wanting him? Or for him rejecting her?
“Let’s start again then, shall we?” He leaned forward while sitting behind his desk in the sun-filled glass office. His hands were clasped on the desk. His gaze fixed on hers. “First things, first. I will need you to work with Venus tomorrow and she will show you around the office to get a feel of the work that goes on at this end of the business. You’ll be spending another two weeks in her section.”
“Okay,” Blue agreed, scribbling down the notes.
“She’ll give you access to some of the material you’ll want for the documentary. And trust me, there will be plenty to keep you busy in your research.”
“Good. I have a question.” Blue could not help but feel an overwhelming sense of rejection that he did not pursue her further. But she was there to do a job. She realized that a man in his position could not afford another family scandal like the one that plagued his brother. In fact, the Romeros always seemed to be in the local news for one thing or another dealing with their love lives or their dating adventures. She really didn’t want to be one of them.
Yes, let’s pretend it didn’t happen. Let’s start all over again. She thought the words in her mind but her heart was crushed by the sentiment.
So did this mean she would never again have the pleasure of his lips…or more?
He paused, saying nothing.
There was an awkward silence for a moment and Blue was aware of her own breathing and the sound of her heart pounding in her chest.
“Can I interview you about the special new project that you’re working on for the Viticulture program at the college? That’s one area we haven’t covered yet.”
“Yes. But not now. Much later.”
“Oh. Okay.” Blue spoke softly, trying to hide her disappointment.
“At the end of your research phase, I will take you personally on a few formal wine tastings.”
“Oh,” was all she could say. What was wrong with her? She was usually way more coherent and talkative than she was now. Holy cow! This man had some bewitching effect on her.
“You will have all the information you need in good time.”
She gushed. “I understand.” Her lips felt dry again and she nervously ran her tongue over her top lip.
“Can I get you a drink, Miss Monroe?”
“No, thank you.” I’m just having difficulty thinking right now.
“You seemed to be very talkative when you worked at Channel 31 News.”
“Oh. I’m just a little…”
