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side. It’s actually very unprofessional—on both our parts—but I’m powerless to halt my natural reaction. My arms snake around his midriff of their own accord, as he swathes his arm around my shoulders.
The VP smiles smugly and my body judders at his leering expression. “Ah, first love. I remember the feelings all too well.” He chuckles. “This young man tells me he intends to take you out to lunch, Sadie. Don’t worry if you’re a little late back. You’ve earned it.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“We’ll convene in due course.” He nods subtly at Logan. “Until then.” He shakes his hand and then strides to his office.
Once his door is shut, Logan draws me securely into his arms. “I’ve missed you so much,” he murmurs, nuzzling my hair.
I close my eyes and savor being back in his arms. Inhaling deeply, I ingest the clean, citrusy smell that is pure Logan. His welcoming warmth is like coming home after a long, arduous journey in the cold. The usual spark magnifies the air around us, and a feeling of contentment sweeps over me, blanketing all my worries and concerns. Everything has always felt so right when I’m with him. “I’ve missed you, too. So much it hurts.”
“Believe me, I know.” He tilts my chin up, and his beautiful blue eyes glow with love. He brings his lips to mine, pressing a tender kiss to my mouth. All dormant nerve endings resurrect in a nanosecond as my body recognizes its other half. I heave a contented sigh. “Being apart from you is the worst form of punishment there is,” he whispers. “I don’t think I can handle much more.”
“Then don’t. Be with me. Or take me with you.” I trail a finger along his bottom lip, and he opens his mouth, nipping the edge of my skin. Lust whips through me, igniting every cell, and I gasp, shocked at the strength of my body’s reaction.
He chuckles again. “I feel it too, babe. Our connection doesn’t make separation easy.”
“Nothing about life is easy right now.”
His expression turns serious as he contemplates my declaration. “You’re correct on that front.” He scratches the thin layer of stubble along his jawline. Tension bleeds into the air.
“Things are still bad?”
“You’ve no idea.” He looks away, shaking his head.
“Anything I can help with?”
He brings my hand to his mouth, brushing his lips over my knuckles. “Let’s not talk about any of that stuff. We don’t have much time, and I’d much rather hear all about you.” He joins our hands together and guides me toward the door. “I made a reservation. Let’s go.”
A chauffeur-driven Autovee brings us to one of the hottest restaurants in the city. Logan exits first, extending his hand to help me from the vehicle. A flash goes off in my face and I groan. Logan slings an arm around my waist and a delicious surge of happiness bubbles inside me. Quick-fire questions are leveled our way from a rambunctious media crowd assembled on the sidewalk. Two Saven bodyguards in full regal attire swiftly usher us into the building. The muscles in my back are like concrete boulders by the time we take our seats.
A waitress places menus on the table as she pretends not to stare at Logan. I narrowly avoid rolling my eyes.
The bodyguards plant themselves in front of our table, facing frontward. They’re a formidable wall, and though I should be grateful for their presence, I’m uncomfortable and intimidated at the same time.
“Damned parasites,” Logan seethes, reclaiming my attention. “Are they still entrenched outside your building?”
“Yeah. I generally only venture out on foot once a week. I can’t handle any more than that.”
“I’m sorry you have to deal with that. But it won’t be forever.” He reaches over the table and takes my hand. “You’re even more beautiful than I remember.”
A hot flush steals over my cheeks. “Thank you. You’re every bit as hot as I recall.”
Throwing back his head, he laughs loudly. “Now that
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