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.

there was nothing to read on his face. It was like he’d learned to guard his emotions. He

think too much. Focus on getting through the day, because it’s too soon for anything serious. It had only been a

she

the office gossip.

away,” she said, voice tight, eyes still ahead.

see

eyes still. She didn’t want anyone seeing

a beat of silence, and then a low sigh slipped from his lips. His fingers tightened on the wheel, but he didn’t argue. “Fine.”

as she got out of the car and walked away, the morning air biting

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Chapter 33

through the day without anyone finding out. She couldn’t deal with

before 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 time the

him? 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 skin, but then she remembered Dan’s ego. He wouldn’t tell anyone. It would mean admitting that Blair had chosen another man over him. A small smile spread across her face. God, how true that was. She wanted to be with Roman. She smiled as the lift stopped at her floor, stepping off with the

looked up from her work almost immediately, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. “Well, well, well,” she said, studying Blair carefully. “Somebody had a

mask her reaction, but the flush creeping up her

do you mean?” she asked, her voice a little too high, a

on, you can’t hide it. That glow, the way you’re walking today…

his name. She shook her head, the

office opened, and the man himself walked over to them, holding a stack of