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I WAS STARTING TO WORRY YOU'D RUN OFF WITHOUT ME.
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2026-06-16 22:55:27
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ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO STOP
Avery stood frozen as Nathaniel stepped closer, closing the distance between them.“Uhm… I was just—” Her breath caught when his warmth brushed against her skin, the rest of the words dying in her throat.“Just what, hm?” Nathaniel murmured softly, lifting her chin so she had no choice but to meet his eyes.Avery swallowed, her pulse suddenly too loud in her ears as she tried to steady herself. She cleared her throat quietly, but the words still refused to come.Nathaniel didn’t rush her.His thumb traced her chin as if he was waiting for her to decide whether to step closer or pull away.“You make it very hard to think,” she admitted quietly, her fingers curling at her sides.A faint smile touched his lips. “I don’t think you’re trying very hard tonight.”Her eyes widened a little, and the heat in her cheeks only deepened. “Maybe I was doing fine until you followed me in here.”“Followed you?” he repeated softly, leaning just a little closer. “You looked like you were running away fr
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS I WAS STARTING TO WORRY YOU'D RUN OFF WITHOUT ME.
Avery felt her heart lurch at Nathaniel’s words and even more at the way he said them.She let her eyes wander to the table for a moment, a small, amused smile tugging at her lips.The waiter returned, placing the plates carefully in front of them as the cutlery clicked softly against the porcelain. “Enjoy your meal,” the waiter said politely before stepping away.Avery’s gaze dropped to the plates in front of them, the rich aroma curling through the air.The dish was a filet mignon, seared with a glossy red wine sauce pooling around the edges.The roasted baby vegetables looked simple but carefully arranged, like someone had taken the time to make them look nice.Avery’s mouth pressed into a soft line of amusement as she reached for her fork.Her eyes flicked up to Nathaniel momentarily, catching the faint curve of his lips as he watched her as if gauging her reaction.The first bite was tender, the wine sauce rich and slightly sweet against her tongue. Avery hummed as she took anot
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS I LIKE SEEING YOU LIKE THIS
The car came to a smooth stop in front of a modern tower with the name Aurora written boldly above the entrance. It was a rooftop restaurant perched atop the tallest building in the city.Of course, Nathaniel wouldn’t settle for something ordinary. He was a man of class, and the bare minimum simply wasn’t in his nature.Avery stared up at the building, her fingers tightening slightly around her clutch, nerves and excitement tangling in her chest.She stayed where she was for a second, watching him quietly as he slipped out of the driver’s seat and came around to slide the door open for her.“Ready for the best view in the city?” he asked, offering his hand to help her out.Avery slipped her hand into his, stepping out of the car as they made their way into the building.“I’m ready… though I have a feeling you’re the main attraction tonight."Nathaniel chuckled, “Maybe… but everyone seems distracted by you."Heat rose to her face, and she bit her lips to keep herself from smiling.Nath
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS YOU'RE MINE
By 7PM, Avery had already dressed up, standing in front of the mirror with her hands lightly resting on the edge of the dressing table. She wore a burgundy, off-shoulder midi dress that elegantly accentuated her curves. Her hair fell in gentle waves, and a delicate pendant rested at her collarbone, completing the look.A small nervous smile tugged at her lips as she pulled a loose strand of her let-down hair off her face, studying her reflection like she was trying to convince herself this was really happening.She tilted her head slightly, letting out a quiet breath as her heart fluttered at the thought of seeing him again.Tonight was their first real date, and just thinking about seeing Nathaniel made her heart skip. She had never thought love could make the world feel bigger and smaller all at once, but here she was, drowning in Nathaniel's warmth.Avery adjusted the neckline of her dress one last time, smoothing down the fabric. She was eager, yet so anxious.Two weeks of stolen
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS MY LITTLE TROUBLE MAKER
He swallowed, his grin faltering for just a second before covering it with a shrug. “It’s… not easy to say. But I think you should know.”Avery leaned forward slightly, sensing the tension behind his words. “Okay… I’m listening.”Marcus opened his mouth, then paused, a conflicted expression crossing his face. After a long beat, he shook his head slightly. “Never mind.”She blinked. “Never mind?”Marcus let out a quiet breath, rubbing the back of his neck like he immediately regretted saying anything at all. “Yeah. It’s… nothing. I just thought—”He stopped himself and gave a small, awkward laugh. “Forget it. It’s not important.”Avery studied him for a moment, trying to read the sudden shift in his expression. “Marcus, you don’t start a sentence like that and then pretend it’s nothing.”“I know,” he said quickly. “I just… picked a bad time, that’s all.”She tilted her head slightly. “Bad time for what?”Marcus hesitated again, then forced a lighter tone. “For serious conversations. Yo
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS SOME PEOPLE JUST TAKE MORE OUT OF YOU THAN YOU REALIZE.
Avery looked out of her window at the distant skyline and leaned back in her chair. It had been two weeks since she’d found herself caught up in whatever this was with Nathaniel. Two weeks of something she hadn’t planned for. Two weeks of feeling more than she should.She missed him, which was ridiculous, considering how she’d been in his arms just yesterday.The truth was, her life had shifted in a way she couldn’t quite explain since she had been with him.Everything felt a little fuller, a little more alive. And even though she knew she was risking her career and her reputation for him, she couldn’t bring herself to care enough to stop. Not when it came to him.Her phone buzzed on the desk, and she glanced down to see Nathaniel’s message. Avery felt a small smile tug at her lips as she picked it up.NATHANIEL: "Hey, babe. “I’ll swing by at seven… don’t keep me waiting."Avery’s pulse quickened just slightly as she quickly typed back. "Got it. I'll see you then."Seven o’clock. Thei
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS AVERY, YOU’LL PAY FOR THIS.
"Because I get to watch you forget about everything else,” he replied, “and somehow, you look even more… alive out here.”Avery felt her cheeks warm, and she looked back toward the waves.“I could say the same about you,” she admitted quietly.Nathaniel grinned. “Then I guess we’re even.”“Feels di
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS I COULD STAY HERE FOREVER IF IT MEANT YOU’D JUST BE HERE TOO.
They drove in silence for a while, moving further into a quiet, calmer part of the city.As they turned onto a narrower street lined with trees, Avery noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere—the cool breeze slipping in through the opened window, carrying the faint scent of the ocean.Her brows
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS TOO LATE, AVERY
Avery walked into her department as if nothing had happened—posture straight, steps measured, and her expression calm and neutral, like someone who had just finished a routine meeting with her boss.Despite the frantic pounding of her pulse in her ears, she still managed to pull off the same profes
ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS I WANT YOU MOANING INTO MY EAR
In just three strides, he was standing right in front of Avery.A gentle pressure caressed down her spine to her lower back, and Avery had to suck in a breath. Did he realize what he was doing? Was he trying to drive her on edge? Right in his conference room?Nathaniel lifted his head, gently tilti
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