She noticed he’d pushed the button for her floor, but not his own. She then wondered how he’d known where her hotel room was located when she hadn’t told him. But then, his company had made all the reservations, so him knowing shouldn’t surprise her.

She figured he was being a gentleman and was walking her to her room. That wasn’t necessary but she thought it was nice of him to do so regardless. Moments later they stepped out of the elevator onto the thirtieth floor and he walked silently beside her. More than once, his thigh brushed against hers and caused a heated rush to flow through her. She needed to get to her room and fast.

She stopped in front of her room and then said, “This is my room. Good night, Kaegan.”

“Good night and I’m right next door if you need anything.”

She blinked. “You’re right next door?” she asked, making sure she’d heard him correctly.

“Yes. Good night, Bryce. There are several calls I need to make before turning in.” He leaned in and placed a chaste kiss on her cheek.

“Oh. Sure. Good night.” She used her passkey to get inside and quickly closed the door behind her.

* * *

A COUPLE OF hours later Kaegan had made the last of his phone calls, including one to Eric Tolbert, relieving him of his duties. The man had issues with empowered women, something that wouldn’t be tolerated.

According to Willa, things were going great in the office. Another large order had come in from the Chappell Group, which had gotten passed on to his shipping manager.

He glanced toward the connecting door, thinking he’d heard a sound, but was certain it was wishful thinking on his part. He intended to keep this trip strictly business like Bryce asked him to do. That didn’t mean he wouldn’t place temptation in her path every chance he got, but in the end any physical contact between them would have to be initiated by her.

Standing, he stretched his body and glanced at his watch. Both he and Bryce would be sleeping late. Too bad it wouldn’t be with each other. Their first appointment was at one and they had three warehouses to check out tomorrow. Then they would be on the plane back to Catalina Cove early Saturday morning.

He would see if she wanted to extend their trip an additional day since this was her first time in Boston. There were so many historical sites he knew she would want to see. He would merely make the suggestion. No pressure. If she wasn’t inclined to do so then that would be that.

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

“DID YOU SLEEP well last night?”

Bryce looked at Kaegan as they left the hotel. She could tell him the truth—that last night had been difficult knowing he was in a bed on the other side of that wall. Her body had known and had wanted him. However, she had fought the urge to walk over to the connecting door when doing so had been so tempting she could barely stand it.