A Captured Spirit by Dakota Black

Author:Dakota Black [Black, Dakota]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2018-01-08T16:00:00+00:00

Cassandra called Zach’s phone for the second time. Getting voice mail, she decided not to leave another message. He didn’t want to talk with her. She’d come back to the office and done little more than pace for several hours, getting nothing done. Her phone call to the Tribal Council had been met with an efficient but terse receptionist, the call going nowhere. If Chief Whitehorse wanted to talk with her, he’d call her at some point.

Her guess? The powerful man had no desire to avoid conflict.

She heard a noise and turned around, exhaling when she saw Diego.

“I thought you wanted me to get right to work.” Cassandra wasn’t thrilled about her boss following her into the office. She was on edge, uncertain of what was going on and she had a sick feeling that created waves of nausea. The entire meeting had been more of a clusterfuck than anything else. Except for whatever phone call Zach had received. He’d tried to mask his expression, but she’d noticed how angry and upset he’d been.

Diego closed the door and moved toward her desk. “I do, and I appreciate your enthusiasm. As you could tell by the meeting, Rush is determined to go forward no matter the outcome of the sale, but that’s not why I’m here.”

“Then why are you here?”

He seemed uncomfortable, as if finding the right words difficult. “I’d like to ask you to have a drink with me tonight. Ken and I are meeting some potential clients and I think having you there would be a good idea.”

She would never have anticipated the question, the request. “I don’t know. I just—”

“One drink. You can drive yourself and leave after. I would appreciate your help. Ken can be difficult around women.” His laughed held an air of nervousness. “I hate to admit this, but these are very influential women and I think your presence would give them comfort.” When she hesitated, he laughed. “As I said, I hate to admit and express concerns, but you have a way about you. I learned that today.”

Was this supposed to be an actual compliment? The way he looked at her was more about his desires, but at this point, she didn’t want to be alone at the house. “Okay. One drink.”

“Excellent and I’m very pleased with your productivity and the fact you’re willing to help. We should be there around seven. I’ll send you the address of the restaurant. I think you’ll enjoy it.” Diego gave her a heated smile before walking out of her office, closing her door with a hard thud.

A drink with her boss, no, both bosses. Why did she have a feeling there was a hidden agenda? Because she’d seen his face, the way he’d projected anger at Zach’s words. A perfect setting to grill her. For all she knew, the women were along for the ride. She rubbed her eyes, conscious of the fact she’d offered her help with the Tribal Council. Another discussion to hold with Zach.

Her thoughts shifted back to the night before.

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