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Grey chuckled. “Funny part? I went to business school. I have a master's in Manufacturing Economics.”
“Sounds fascinating,” she smiled.
“I did love my classes.”
“Only that would explain why you chose to complete a master’s degree. That does say dedication and hard work.”
He nodded. “You obviously studied in the education field, right?”
“Yeah,” she smiled. “Education and counseling. I wouldn’t change a thing for the world.” She caught his wince. “You can still alter the company’s course,” Kaia said. “You need a plan.”
“I need to be more assertive and intervene when Dad doesn’t. It’ll be tough. Counterintuitive, even. We are taught not to question our leader, but then one day, we’re expected to be all alpha to prove our worth.” He sighed. “Seems flawed to me.”
“Grey, you would excel at anything you set your mind to. If you want to be CEO, which I suspect you long for, you will rock it. If you want to be CEO and alpha, you can. You’d be a natural. But guess what, Greyson? If you want to quit life and open a surf shack on the beach, I’m sure that Portia will be more than happy to accommodate you.”
“Funny. I don’t think the imps would like me hanging around so much. Not after the way I scared poor Trei.”
“You didn’t scare him. Trei is a tough imp. Besides, that whole exchange with Trei and Ocho just proved that with a calm and well-thought-out conversation, you can win people over.”
“Is that what happened? I won the imps over?” He grinned when she nodded. “You have a lot of faith in me.”
“Of course I do. I see what you’re capable of.”
“Thanks, love.”
“You’re a good man, Greyson Verlice,” she whispered, her fingers playing through his hair. “I alsoknowwhat you’re capable of.”
“We’re not talking about the business side anymore.” He growled with anticipation.
She didn’t answer. Instead, Kaia took a step back from him. She slid one strap of her dress down her shoulder and then the other until the garment fell at her feet. There she stood in a pink lace bra and panties, looking more delicious than anything he had ever craved in his life.
He couldn’t help himself. He stepped forward, reaching for her hips.
Grey needed Kaia.
And this time, he would take his time.
SEVENTEEN
KAIA
The more Kaia encouraged Grey to follow his path and to follow his passion, the more she wanted to follow hers. And at that moment, her passion was all about Greyson Verlice.
The man who cooked her a meal instead of throwing money at a lavish resort dinner. The personal touch ... and the glimpse of what a night in the kitchen with him would entail ... made it the best date she had ever been on.
The bar wasn’t high, but Grey blew it out of the water just by being himself. Kind and considerate with that ever-brewing dragon temper under his calm demeanor. Grey didn’t want to climb the corporate ladder for greed and power. He was motivated by a need to protect his thunder and his family’s company. The riches were a byproduct that he could share with the people he cared for.
Kaia was sure he would become even more of a great man. She had a sense for these things. “I alsoknowwhat you’re capable of,” she tangled her fingers in his hair.
“We’re not talking about the business side anymore,” Greyson’s voice was gruff with need.
Kaia slipped out of her dress, revealing her matching set of pale pink lace underwear and bra. Grey’s eyes went wide as he took her in. He took a step toward her, his hands going to her hips. He kissed along her neck before finally settling on her mouth.
“No, we’re definitely not talking about business anymore.”
She placed her arms around his neck to deepen their kiss, and his hands left her hips to squeeze her ass, bringing her into him. Already, his erection strained against his pants. She rubbed against it, and he groaned into her mouth.
“Kaia,” he said roughly, “we need the bedroom.”
