Reese blushed and stole a quick glance at him, her words stumbling over her shyness. "Well, I mean... take your time; I'm not quite used to it!"

Lukas chuckled softly, his voice laced with seduction. "I'll follow your lead, my dear."

It was then that Reese noticed the slight damage to the corners of his mouth.

She scolded herself softly, "I... it was me last night, wasn't it?"

Lukas lifted his eyes to meet hers, a hint of playfulness in his gaze. "You bit me last night."

Reese blushed intensely and wished she could hide her face in her bowl. She was completely mortified by the revelation.

Lukas looked at her with a warm, affectionate smile. "Come, finish your breakfast. Then we'll go to work together."

Reese mumbled in agreement, her shyness still overwhelming her.

felt distinctly different. It was as if the frosty

side by side, there was a palpable nervousness

it tugged

she knew it was impractical, she had

she stepped into the elevator, his gaze never wavering from her until the doors closed behind

but express his concern, "Mr. Strakovski, why is there a cut

unwise his question was. Considering the extravagant gestures Lukas had made the day before, buying

his mouth with his thumb, Lukas smiled, "Perhaps it was a small injury caused by my...

of tenderness overcame his normally stoic

named Little Reese at home. He had purchased

have caused an injury in such a suggestive

the know, replied with a knowing look, "Mr. Strakovski, I've put today's documents in

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