“If you can flash googly eyes at my brother, surely I could reach out to your gorgeous best friend.” He smoothly retorts.

“Touche, Mr. Grimes. Touche.” I concede with a laugh.

He then proceeds to lay out the dresses on the bed, each a thoughtful selection in one of my favorite colors—an elegant pink, form-fitted lace gown, a sexy red short dress, and nearly a dozen more.

“Serena has such exquisite taste.” I comment, admiring the meticulous detailing of each dress.

Vic leans in closer, his warm breath against my ear and light touch against my arm, “And so do I.” He says in a low and seductive tone.

He reaches his arm around me from behind, just slightly pulling me back against him to lift the red dress. “I can’t wait for you to wear this dress for me. To make me proud to have the most beautiful woman in town on my arm.” He insists, his tone commanding and enticing.

His suggestions hang in the air as I bask in the shiver cascading down my spine.

My breath slightly hitches. “Okay,” I nod. “I’ll wear this dress next month. If and only if,” I start, the closeness making my heart race. “You set time aside to get to know me…deeper. This town knows me inside out. If we aren’t in sync, they’ll call our bluff. I can’t afford any further embarrassment, nor can you have a bad reputation. So, maybe we can have some alone time during my lunch break tomorrow? It’ll be like a…”

“Like a date? Or a parent-teacher conference?” He pulls back, his eyes searching mine and lips curving into a smile, amused yet intrigued by my proposal. “Because it should probably be the latter. Remember, I’m your boss now.” His tone is playful yet firm, his body still pressed close enough for me to feel his undeniably thick erection pressing against me.

The intensity of his presence sends my senses into overdrive. My pulse quickens, and my body responds with instant, overwhelming warmth and wetness. I haven’t been this turned on in…well, ever. And I’ve certainly never felt a dick this big against my body. Vic is...well-endowed in every way imaginable.

The attraction between us is undeniable. It’s an unprovoked surge whenever we’re close to one another. It’s been years since I’ve allowed myself to succumb to impulsive desires—too many years. But with Vic, I find myself wanting to be reckless. Daring to blur the lines between professional and personal.

Why shouldn’t I take the leap? Why not explore our intense attraction and get these relentless, sinful urges out of our system? It’d be a well-deserved release, a way to satiate our craving for one another so we can work together without the constant distraction of erections and wet panties.