As the day dragged on, Avery's mind refused to stay present, drifting back to Nathaniel again and again.
Each time she tried to focus on her work, she found herself staring at the corner of her desk, imagining his eyes on her, the memory of his closeness, the way he’d leaned over just enough to make her pulse race.
Chloe had been watching her ever since she returned from his office.
Avery made no effort to meet her gaze, keeping her attention fixed elsewhere and pretending not to notice. Since she’d been assigned to work with Nathaniel, her interactions with Chloe had grown brief and infrequent.
She hadn’t called for a task nor caused her any trouble.
Avery couldn't help but wonder if this was Chloe staying out of her way or quietly plotting something against her.
Avery shut out eve
