Outer Core (Stark #3) by Sigal Ehrlich

Author:Sigal Ehrlich [Ehrlich, Sigal]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-04-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Because Sometimes You Just Have to

“Hayley? What are you doing here so early?”

“I can ask you the same thing, Boss.” I stifle a yawn, swiveling in my chair to face Josh.

“I have an early budget meeting I need to prepare for. What’s your excuse?”

“I don’t sleep very well alone.” I leave out the part that each time Daniel is either about to board a plane or land, I stress out. Let’s just say, I was able to breathe a little better once I got a text, about half an hour ago, telling me he’s back on SF soil.

Josh’s smile climbs up to his lips. The same one that seems to come as a reflex each time Daniel is mentioned. Before my declaration turns into a gabfest, I ask, “I’m going to get coffee, get you anything?” In my defense, I haven’t had my first cup of coffee yet, making any minor action, let alone conversing, too much to accomplish.

“God, please. Caramel Macchiato. Oh, and a cinnamon roll.” This time, The Smile holds a grateful glee.

I nod and turn on my heel. Deep in thought, I make it to reception. Everything from missing Daniel, to Thing One and Thing Two’s sleepover the other night and the test results, to the cute cowgirl boots I ordered online, distract me from realizing the reception area is not actually as abandoned as it appears to be. Our heavily pierced, impudent of a brat receptionist might have not arrived yet, but apparently there is someone in the room. The movement in my peripheral view and the weight of a stare on me makes me still.

Looking up, realizing who it is, I do a double take. No one can make my heart go as wild as it beats right now nor pull off sexy-disheveled like Daniel does. With overgrown stubble, unruly hair, and a white, slightly wrinkled, untucked shirt, he couldn’t look more decadent.

“What are you doing here?” flies out of my mouth.

Daniel pushes himself off the wall and strides my way. Crooked smile present. His arms wrap around my waist, pulling me to him. His lips descend to hover over mine. “I didn’t want to start my morning without kissing you.” It’s pretty obvious he came here directly from the airport. A notion that adds a sprinkle of ecstasy to my overall hard swooning.

When he tries to ease back, I secure my hand around his neck, making it impossible. I attack his mouth, releasing all the pent-up longing from not seeing him for a few days. He chuckles into my kiss, but his tongue quickly joins the tempo my unleashed one is dictating. Reluctantly, after some wonderful moments, I ease off. Not only for the sake of being in a public place but with said public place also happening to be my place of work.

“I missed you,” I say, lacing my fingers with his.

“I can see that.” He rewards me with one of his extra sinful grins. Tugging on my hand, he brings me closer to his side.

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