In other circumstances I would be delighted with Hunter’s trust in me.
Now it just felt cruel.
“Consider it done,” I said brusquely.
He looked at me, his eyes slightly bright.
With desire?
He reached his hand halfway across the desk toward me, then dropped it and cleared his throat.
I stood before he could speak. If he was attracted to me at this moment because of my calm competence, that would be extremely irritating. Especially since being needed seemed to turn him on so much when it came to Maya.
I didn’t let him say anything, just walked quickly from his office and straight to Maya’s desk.
“Hi,” I said quickly. “I have a task for you. Can you come into the conference room?”
She leapt to her feet, nodding furiously.
I thought she looked determined, like she was despera
