Chapter Twelve..

My door jerks open, and Luca extends his hand, waiting for me to take it.

I childishly slap his hand away, hoping he’ll get my drift and close the door to send me on my way.

Sure, his whole alpha male demeanor thing is hot and all. But tonight, I just want to go home and chill-lax.

I feel like things are moving a bit too fast between us, and I have to protect myself.

I've never been in love before. So, I'm not sure what warning bells I should be looking out for.

A low, irritated growl leaves his chest as he straightens. He takes a step back, removes his tie, followed by his suit jacket, and he passes them to Cullum.

I can see him in the corner of my eye loosening his buttons on his shirt sleeves, and he rolls them up his arms.

I sit immobilised, powerless to move a muscle or look away. He does everything so gracefully, and it fascinates me.

Clearing my throat and shifting in my seat. I tear my gaze away from him because the last thing I need right now is for him to notice