Chapter 17

Kathrine’s Point of View

Kathrine and Andrew found themselves locked in a moment that seemed to stretch on indefinitely. Their eyes were fixed on each other, a magnetic force pulling them closer with each passing second. The air crackled with unspoken tension, and Kathrine's heart raced in her chest. She had never felt this way after the loss of Thomas.

Kathrine knew she hardly knew Andrew, but she could feel something between them. The urge to kiss him was overwhelming. Andrew was her boss for less than two days. She couldn’t risk losing her job over some feelings she had been feeling. She knew that crossing the line between boss and employee could have serious repercussions, both personally and professionally.

But at that moment, as their eyes locked and the world around them faded away, Kathrine couldn't help but wonder if the risk was worth it. The connection between them felt undeniable, a spark that refused to be extinguished. She longed to feel his lips on hers, to explore the