The next evening, I found myself staying late again. Not entirely because of the deadline. Part of me kept replaying the moment in the restroom — Jax’s voice, his closeness, the way his eyes had darkened when he caught me. I told myself it was just harmless fantasy. Mark had been distant lately, buried in his own work. A little late-night conversation wouldn’t hurt anyone.Jax appeared on my floor around 8:30 PM, doing his usual rounds. He knocked lightly on the glass wall of the open office area before stepping in.“Still here, Elena?” His tone was casual, but there was a knowing glint in his eyes.I looked up from my sketches, trying to keep my voice steady. “Yeah. This redesign is kicking my ass. You doing another full sweep tonight?”He leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed over his broad chest. The uniform fit him well — not in a flashy way, just solid, capable. “Building’s quiet. You’re the only one burning the midnight oil again.”We started talking. Really talking. About
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