Chapter 17

Jasper’s dark eyes lit up as an enthusiastic grin practically consumed his square jawed face while greeting his assistant.

“Of all mornings for you to be late,” he eagerly said as he jumped up from his microscope and directed her to look through it.  “Take a look.”

With a slight limp, she made her way toward him.  She smiled as she moved between him and the end of the equipment laden table that held the microscope. 

Lila had been harboring an unrequited attraction for her boss since day one of her working with him.  His handsome face often made her heart flutter with desire.  Even so, the surge of energy from his body was something that she’d never experienced before.  It both surprised and aroused her.  She stopped for a brief moment to subdue the stirring that suddenly occurred in her womb before moving on.  It was a familiar sensation that reminded her of her dreams.  With a quic