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10. First Impressions
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The Mark 12. Instant Regret
...Haley POV...I couldn't believe it. I had just finished ranting about how he had the audacity to confuse me as one of his marks, and how I regretted coming here in the first place, and how does he respond? He kisses me. He freaking kissed me. I couldn't deny that I may have answered his kiss, but it was just so unexpected. It was probably the best kiss I had ever had, but that wasn't the point. The point was, that I was mad at him. I was mad that the only thing he thought I was, was an eager woman trying to pursue him. "What was that for?" He asked. I could be wrong, but it actually looked hurt for a moment. I tried not to dwell on it. I needed to be focused."Seriously? I tell you how mad I am with you and how annoyed I am with your company, and your first response is to kiss me?" I say, getting us back on track."I'm sorry. I don't know what to say. I knew it was wrong. It's just.." He began, only to cut himself off. I cocked my heading wishing he would continue that sentence. I
The Mark 13. Blind Eye
...Damian POV...'This is bad. This is really bad.' I thought to myself as I watched her work on the desk in front of mine. After our lunch with Zane, Haley and I had come back to my office to begin working on the design for the new building. Rather she was working, while I stared at her from my computer. I couldn't help myself. It was as if I was enchanted by her or something. Perhaps it was just because I haven't slept with her. I'm not used to being with a woman I haven't slept with before. We had kissed a few times now, but not once did we take things further. I felt so confused. When Zane first told me that I would be the one working with her, I felt absolutely elated. Even though we had made an agreement to keep our relationship professional, it was only a matter of time until I had her in my bed. No one could resist me. I'm Damian freakin Stone after all. No one ever said no to me.We were just about to call it a day when Haley's hone began to ring. She looked at me as if sile
The Mark 14. Confrontation
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The Mark 15. Mixed Emotions
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