The penthouse was quiet after midnight, but it never felt empty. The city lights poured through the massive windows like distant stars, casting long shadows across marble and glass. Ethan sat at the small desk in Adrian’s home office, laptop open, trying to focus on transcribing notes from Adrian’s brutal twelve-hour day. His eyes burned, his back ached but sleep was not an option.The intercom on his desk crackled to life.“My office, now.”Adrian’s voice low, rough, and edged with exhaustion sent a shiver down Ethan’s spine. He stood quickly, smoothing his shirt, and ran downstairs barefoot in gray sweatpants and a thin white t-shirt. He hadn’t expected to be summoned again tonight.Adrian was behind his desk, jacket discarded, tie loosened, the top two buttons of his black dress shirt open. The sight hit Ethan like a physical blow, strong throat, glimpse of toned chest, sleeves rolled up over powerful f
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