His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge
in his gaze was almost too much to bear. “You don’t have to do this alone,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I don’t know how to let anyone in,” I admitted, my voice breaking. Aaron reached out, taking my hand in his. “Then let me show you.” For a moment, I allowed myself to believe him. I allowed myself to feel the warmth of his touch, the sincerity in his words. But then reality came crashing back, and I pulled my hand away. “I can’t,” I said, standing abruptly. “I can’t afford to let my emotions get in the way. Not now. Not when I’m so close to—” “To what?” he asked, standing as well. “To revenge? To proving a point? What happens after that, Ophelia? What happens when you’ve b