Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

"Allie, just wait here for me, okay? I'll be back in a minute," Allison said.

Brooklyn nodded. "Okay."

Joshua didn't waste any time he led Allison straight to the executive elevator and pressed the button for the twenty-eighth floor.

Inside, it was just the two of them. The small space felt even smaller in the quiet, their breathing the only sound.

Joshua stood right next to Allison, so close she could smell his cologne-a cool, woody scent that suited him perfectly. The space between them was practically nonexistent, their clothes almost touching.

It was a little too close for comfort. Allison edged away, trying to put some space between them.

Joshua's eyes caught her movement. He raised an eyebrow and leaned down, his lips nearly brushing her ear. "Afraid I might bite?" he whispered, his voice low and teasing.

Allison's ears turned pink. She pressed her lips together, not answering.

A lazy smile spread across Joshua's face, satisfied.

The elevator doors opened straight into his office.

The entire top floor belonged to him-one sweep of cool silvers and deep charcoals,

art- bold lines and cold colors that matched the vibe of the place. Everything was minimalist

space in half.

sofa and coffee table; the other,

glanced around. "Should I wait for you over here on

said, his voice smooth and

him, past the partition, and noticed a door tucked away

a whole

the size

It looked more

luxury su

Ute than

he

office with a

a big arg

a wall-mounted TV,

fuff-length mirror, a sofa, adining table, and even a

matched the rest of the office-cool,