Chapter 37

Katie's POV

I was sitting in my home office, working on some paperwork when I heard a knock at the door. I got up to answer it, and my heart skipped a beat when I saw who was on the other side.

"James," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Hey, Katie," he replied, a smile spreading across his face.

James and I had a brief but intense relationship several years ago. It had ended badly, and we hadn't spoken since. Seeing him now, all those old feelings came flooding back.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

"I was in town on business and thought I'd look you up. Can I come in?" he asked.

I hesitated for a moment before nodding and stepping aside to let him in.

As we sat in the living room, catching up on old times, I could feel the tension building between us. James was still as charming and handsome as ever, and I couldn't help but be drawn to him.

But I was also acutely aware of the fact that I was married now. I loved my husband Alex deeply, and I knew th