Beneath Her Bastard Boss

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Blair sat in the passenger seat of Roman’s car, arms resting on her thighs, her gaze fixed out the window, though her mind was miles away. The night before was still fresh in her mind, lingering in her bones.

Every breath felt like a reminder. A reminder of him, of the heat between them. Every little movement of her body felt like a trace of his touch on her skin. She could still feel him, his lips, the weight of his body, the way he’d claimed her. The way his hands had been everywhere, firm and sure. She was still ever so slightly sore. But in a good way. He had taken her as soon as they walked through the door yesterday and then again in the early morning hours.

It had been unreal. Not just the way they’d fit together physically, though, that had been perfect, but the way they seemed to understand each other without saying a word. It felt like something deeper than she’d ever had with Dan. How had she missed that before?

Her fingers curled into her palms, the heat from their time together still sparking in her chest. It wasn’t just about the physical, though. That was only part of it. There was something more here. Something she wasn’t sure Roman would feel, too. He’d never been the type for anything long term, and she wasn’t sure if that would ever change. But damn, she wanted him.

Wanted more than just a fling? Had her feelings for Roman been there before?

Roman’s voice broke into her thoughts, low and steady. “You’re quiet this morning.”

Blair forced her eyes away from the passing scenery to look at him, even though her heart was still pounding. Trying to piece her feelings together. To understand them. “I’m fine… Just thinking.”

Was that a lie? Maybe to him, but definitely to herself.

Roman glanced at her, his brow furrowing slightly, but then he turned his eyes back to the road. “About?”

She paused, trying to gather her thoughts. “You know… everything.”

A long silence followed, thick and stretching between them. She could feel the tension, the way it coiled tighter with every. second. She wanted him. She was sure of that now. But she wanted more than just a short–term thing.

His hands were steady on the wheel, his jaw clenched, but there was nothing to read on his face. It was like he’d learned to guard his emotions. He hadn’t given her anything, at least not anything she

too much. Focus on getting through the day, because it’s too

the office building, she felt

the

she said, voice tight, eyes still ahead. She was already reaching for her bag,

see Roman’s brow

office knowing… our business,” she said, avoiding his eyes still. She didn’t want anyone seeing her with him,

his lips. His fingers tightened on the wheel, but he didn’t argue. “Fine.” As he pulled the car over

car and walked away, the morning air biting into her skin. She

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task at hand: making it through the day without anyone finding out. She couldn’t deal with that complication.

stepping into the elevator. She could’ve sworn she saw the flash of Dan’s head from the corner of her eye, but by

The last thing she needed was a confrontation with Dan. A thought suddenly crossed her mind. Shit, Dan. He could tell everyone about her and Roman. A cold sweat broke out on her

work almost immediately, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. “Well, well, well,” she said,

second, her heart skipping. Shit. She tried to mask her

her voice a little too high, a

you’re walking today… it’s clear. You got some action, didn’t you? Please don’t

of his name. She shook her head, the disgust clear

eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. But before she could pry further, the door to Roman’s office opened, and the man himself walked over to them, holding a stack of mail. “Kara, can you please make sure these get sent