Chapter 27

I didn’t sleep well that night as I toss and turn, and think of my parents, my dog and my upcoming birthday. I get up and feed Lucky and put on a corporate dress and arrive at work. Ace and I keep smiling at eachother all morning but keep busy with our work.

At lunchtime, there’s a knock on the door, and it’s the same man from yesterday, who enters and puts a tray on Ace’s desk.

‘Come and have some lunch with me,’ he says.

‘I’m okay for now. I just want to get this work done,’ I say.

‘I’d prefer you come and eat something. The work can wait,’ he says.

Sighing, I stand, and pull my chair over.

‘Leave the chair. You don’t need it,’ he says with a grin.

Rolling my eyes, I let go of the chair, sit on his lap, and his arm is instantly around my waist. I pick up one of the mini salad wraps and start eating. When we’re finished lunch, Ace wraps his arms around my waist and nuzzles my neck with sweet kisses.

I let out giggles and little moans here and there. There’s a knock at the door. Grinn