In Bed With the Boss by Alexa Bravo

Author:Alexa Bravo
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Escape Publishing

Chapter 10

‘What do you mean, she’s at breakfast?’ Keith knew his irritation was clearly carrying down the phone line but he couldn’t seem to help it. He’d spent the better part of last night going over his conversation with Trish, analysing her reaction to his plans and his strategy for keeping their interactions above board and professional at all times. They would rarely be alone during the two weeks they were travelling, he acknowledged, and he felt confident that if he could keep from touching her he could keep from doing anything else. So they’d be chaperoned in a sense, the entire time, other than the nights, of course. And the nights he’d have to deal with as he’d dealt with last night — ruminating over every interaction he’d had with her until exhaustion finally took him. At this rate, he’d be a wreck by the time the two weeks were over.

‘Just that, sir.’ The woman’s voice sounded calm and sure in contrast to his barely contained anger and for a moment, Keith imagined the kind of speculation his tone might give rise to. Idiot.

‘When will she be back?’ Much calmer now, deliberately slow and steady. No sense in imagining why she was out and who she was with. She’d probably just stepped out for a coffee, no sense in going ballistic.

‘They only left a half hour or so ago, sir, so I’d imagine you could try calling back at ten? Or would you like me to take a message?’

They? Okay, so no solo coffee, however that still did not mean she hadn’t stepped out with a work colleague; there was no need to suspect a social outing. Not on his time. Not his Trish. His Trish? Jesus, he was losing it. He’d never been jealous a day in his life and now, like his libido, his green-eyed monster seemed to be making up for lost time. Deep, calming breaths, he reminded himself.

‘Would you have their mobile numbers so I can try and reach them before then? It’s rather urgent,’ he lied, but felt no guilt about it. He just wanted to make sure she was alright, and not at risk of any inappropriate advances, like, say, from that lunch guy the other day, what was his name? The guy who’d been pawing her across the table, Craig, no, Bert…

‘Oh, Trish has her phone with her at all times, Mr Donnelli, so there’s no need to call Greg. Did you want that number?’

Greg. Yep, that was it. Keith’s fingers tightened on the receiver until his knuckles turned white. Slow, deep breaths. What had happened to his control?

‘That’s fine, I’ve got it thanks.’ Keith hung up before he yelled out his frustration. He’d spent hours last night strategising about how to keep his hands off her and she was out with another guy. Okay, not another guy, she did work with him, but Keith knew the guy wanted more from her than that. Couldn’t she see it? Or was that part of the attraction? Damn it, the speculation was going to drive him crazy.

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