Tangled in His Web
Words tangled in her throat.
Then, a shadow leaned closer.
Alex’s voice, low and precise, brushed against her ear. “Focus on the framework. Start with the demographics.”
His breath ghosted across her skin, sending an involuntary shiver down her spine. She stiffened, forcing herself not to step away. His tone was calm, controlled, as if he were reeling her back from the edge without anyone else noticing.
Her lips parted, but no sound came. She exhaled slowly, then nodded ever so slightly.