My heart almost dropped when I saw Maximus looking at me.
I admitted I panicked. I felt suddenly nervous and sweaty as he came closer.
“Working hard?” Maximus’ voice was calm, but his eyes narrowed and took me in.
My pulse jumped. I held the files tighter. “Just leaving these here.”
I tried to act casual.
He tilted his head and studied my face. For a second I expected him to ask what I was really doing. Instead he reached out and touched my cheek.
“You’re pale again. Are you sure you’re fine?”
Heat rose up my neck. s**t, Atasha.
“I… I’m fine,” I muttered.
He stayed a moment longer than I could bear. I braced for him to press, but his hand only brushed my arm.
“You shouldn’t push yourself too hard.”
My throat tightened. Before I could answer, someone knocked. Maximus opened the d
