It was past midnight when the office finally emptied.
Except it didn’t feel empty.
Because Alessandro Moretti was still there.
And so was Elena.
“You’re still here,” she said flatly, closing her laptop.
He didn’t look up. “So are you.”
“I have work.”
“So do I.”
A pause.
Then she muttered, “This is bullshit.”
That made him smirk slightly. “Welcome to my world.”
The lights in the building dimmed automatically.
Security had already left.
They were alone.
Completely.
Elena grabbed her bag. “I’m going home.”
Alessandro leaned back in his chair. “No, you’re not.”
She froze. “Excuse me?”
“You heard me.”
“That’s not your decision.”
“It is tonight,” he said simply.
That made her turn fully.
“Are you serious right now?”
He stood up.
Slow.
Calm.
Dangerous.
“Do I look like I
