Alondra’s Point of View The office was starting to empty out as the end of the workday approached. I was shutting down my computer, ready to leave, when I saw Jeremy walking toward me. His mere presence sent a flutter through my stomach. “We can leave now,” he said calmly, though his eyes had that glimmer that always unraveled me. I grabbed my bag and walked toward the elevator without a word. He followed silently, and as soon as the doors closed, I felt his hand on my waist. Before I could react, his lips were on mine. It was a deep kiss, filled with an intensity that made everything else disappear. My resolve wavered, and I found myself kissing him back, losing myself in the moment. Just as the elevator dinged to announce our arrival at the lobby, we quickly pulled apart. We wal

