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His smile widened. “We were so rudely interrupted yesterday, and then I spent the day doing damage control. I couldn’t get to you until it was much too late to knock on your door.”
Ian was looking at the exchange with glee, but Rachel glared at Grey like he was her most bitter enemy. In some ways, he was. He represented everything that had led her to her divorce.
A flirting and good-looking man.
“I wondered if we could pick up where we left off and go for drinks.”
“She is saying yes,” Ian cut in.
Grey chuckled. “As happy as I am that you approve, I would prefer it if Kaia came willingly.”
She swallowed and took a deep breath. “Drinks. I assume that means we’ll be surrounded by dragons? This is a work thing, right?”
“These drinks were mandatory for us, yes.”
“Ouch.” This was almost as bad as being nothing but someone to pass the time with.
“Oh, no. I didn’t mean it like that.”
“I know. But it’s very easy to rattle you,” she admitted. “I can’t help myself. You’re tightly wound. You need to relax if you’re going to survive the CEO gig.”
“I don’t even know if that’s what I want.”
“You know what you want, Grey. You’re just scared to admit it to yourself for whatever reason.”
“This is just so fascinating. Can I come to drinks?” Ian asked.
“No,” Kaia answered too quickly. She cleared her throat. “No. Grey and I have some talking to do.”
“Apparently, we do. I’ll see you later?” He gave her the time and place before saying his goodbyes. She watched him go with a gleeful feeling sitting in her heart.
“Don’t get too excited,” Rachel warned. Ian shot her an apologetic look. “You don’t know him. As soon as he sleeps with you, he’ll be on to the next.”
Kaia didn’t know if that was true, but really, she believed Rachel was wrong.
NINE
GREYSON
Greyson didn’t know what time it was, but he was sure that he was being stood up. If Kaia didn’t show up in ten minutes, he would leave.
Only, he couldn’t leave. These drinks were mandatory. His father had insisted on everyone gathering to discuss their favorite activity so far. It was a dumb way to force everyone together, but no one would put their jobs on the line and skip the awkward drinks after an awkward day.
Suddenly, there was a hush in the noise. The crowd parted, and just like that, Kaia appeared. She walked toward him with a small smile, looking ravishing in a royal blue dress that almost touched the ground. Her hair was loose and set in waves.
Grey rushed to her side. “Hi.”
“Hi,” she returned. “It looks like a funeral in here.”
“People are getting a little sick of being forced to stay here while two employees hash out their shit. Some of these dragons have families they’re missing.”
“You’re dad should’ve made it a family thing. Then people could meet each other’s families and really get to know each other. It’s one thing to know a man is always ten minutes late, but then when you meet his wife and their four kids, you get it.”
“That’s not a bad idea. I wouldn’t have suggested that because I wouldn’t have a family to bring. Maybe one day, I’ll bring the missus and our kids here. First, I have to meet this woman and marry her.”
“Good luck with that if your dad is waiting on your marriage to release his staff from this holiday.”
“I’d have to meet someone here,” he said with a chuckle. “Know anyone you could set me up with?”
