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.

on many occasions, this time felt distinctly different. It was as if the frosty exterior of an ice cube had given way to a warmer spring, showing a more appealing side

side by side, there was a palpable nervousness

time came for them to part ways, it

early stages of their relationship, and even though she knew it was impractical, she had

his gaze never wavering from her until the doors

into Martins, who couldn't help but express his concern, "Mr.

question was. Considering the extravagant gestures Lukas had made the day before, buying roses and all. The question about an injury in such a sensitive area was

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

spoke, an unprecedented level of tenderness overcame

Reese at home.

have caused an injury in such a suggestive location was

"Mr. Strakovski, I've put today's documents in your

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