NEXT DAYAdrian stood outside her office, leaning lightly against the wall. The early morning sun hit his face, but it didn’t hide the way his eyes followed the door. He had that look, calm, controlled, but with something soft hidden beneath, like he’d been thinking about her all night.The door opened, and she stepped out, coffee in hand. She froze for a moment when their eyes met. He didn’t move. Just watched. And something in that look made her heart skip.“Morning,” he said, voice low, just above a whisper.“Morning,” she replied, trying to sound casual, but her hand tightened around the coffee cup.He smiled faintly, tilting his head. “Couldn’t sleep,” he admitted, stepping a bit closer. “Thought I might see you first thing.”Her chest tightened. “Really?” she asked, but her voice faltered.“Yeah,” he said, leaning slightly, enough that the heat from him brushed against her arm. His presence was warm, steady, impossible to ignore.She looked away for a second, telling herself to
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