•16•Taming Skylar

"I'm leaving." Skylar announced when her closing time was up, her expression stoic. Just like that, she opened the door and left his office without another word.

Luca was left frozen in his seat. Usually, she would add something like "Don't miss me too much" and he would smile and add a remark of his own.

Why the hell was she so upset anyways? It wasn't even like they were dating for real.

Throughout the day she'd remained hostile. Not in a disrespectful way, just enough to distress him in ways he hadn't thought possible.

It was all he'd been able to do to hold on to his control and not give in to the ache compelling him to explain the kiss with Natasha to her, that he hadn't started the kiss.

Sighing, Luca decided to stay for a bit longer. He worked for close to two hours until exhaustion crept in. He was driving on his way back home when he spotted her walking down the street.

Rich dark hair cascaded down her back, swishing with the way in which she walked. Her figure was hard to m