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“Alone. I love having my space. I had to cut corners, obviously. I call it the world’s tiniest apartment, but it’s all I need. I mean, I spend all day at the office anyway. I love it there. The view is amazing.”
“That’s the only reason you love it? I don’t play any part in it?” He smirked.
My breath caught. Oh God. We were already slipping from friendly to flirty territory?
“The team is great. And so is the boss.” I winked at him.
“Is he? Why?”
“Hmm... let’s see. He’s got a lot of talent. And doesn’t mind sharing it and teaching others. Ah, and he’s totally spoiling his niece. Instructed an employee to help him build her a treehouse.”
“How do you know about that?”
“Derrick and Klaus were talking about it. I could take over the research if you want.”
“Why? Is Derrick slacking?” His tone turned suddenly harsh.
Shit.
“No, no. It’s just something I’d like to do. Sounds like fun. I told you I babysat a lot of kids in my neighborhood growing up. I loved looking up ideas of presents for them.”
He looked at me out of the corner of his eye, as if his reply needed careful consideration. My cheeks heated.
“That would be great, thanks. Derrick didn’t seem too happy about having to do it anyway.”
“So, what do you want exactly, and when is it due?”
“Her birthday is in September.”
I stared at him. “That’s two months away.”
“Yes, but I don’t want to rush it.”
Oh man. My heart was swelling in size. This was beyond endearing. It was adorable.
“I’ll get on it tomorrow,” I promised.
“I’ll send you the specs.”
“The specs”?He was taking this very seriously.
We arrived at my building a couple minutes later. There was a group of four guys in front of the entrance, sharing a bottle, to my dismay. I’d seen them before, but they usually lingered farther from the door.
“I’m coming with you,” Luke said in a tone that brooked no argument. Not that he was getting any from me. I wasn’t a scaredy-cat, but you couldn’t be too careful.
“Thanks.”
He parked the car behind a small red Ford. He stood right by my side as we passed the group. They didn’t seem to notice us, but still, I was happy he was here with me.
“I’m on the second floor,” I murmured, taking the stairs.
“I’ll walk you to your door.”
“Thanks.”
I felt his presence, powerful and dominant by my side, and I went a little weak in the knees, especially when I fumbled with the keys in my lock. I hadn’t been this close to him since that night. His breath against my hair felt sensual and familiar, and it was messing with me.
Opening the door to my apartment, I immediately reached out to turn on the light in the entrance area. It wasn’t working.
