The truth? Yes, Kylie… He’s seeing me, and I will cut you if you get near him.
A lie? Yes, Kylie… he’s seeing someone… His name is Mark, and they make a really cute couple.
A semi-truth? Yes, Kylie… I heard he’s seeing someone, and it seems to be fairly serious.
Instead, I opt for none of those options, because the last thing I want her thinking is that I know Matt personally enough to know about his love life.
“I’m sorry,” I tell her. “I just don’t know. He’s a pretty private person.”
Kylie nods in understanding. “Of course, you’re just an associate after all. Just thought I’d try because maybe you had heard some gossip. No matter… I’ll just figure it out myself.”
And with that, she goes right back to working as if she never just told me that she has Matt in her sights. I sit there and stew over this, knowing that I should probably give Matt some type of warning.
After about an hour, Matt knocks on the door and Kylie makes a big deal about inviting him in. She lays her hand on his arm again while they talk, and I don’t fail to notice Matt doesn’t pull away. He is so going to get a piece of my mind over that.
I try to ignore them, intent on focusing on my work, but then Matt interrupts my thoughts. “Mac, can I see you in my office? I have a few things to go over with you on the Jackson case.”
“Sure thing,” I tell him as I gather up my stuff. “Want to meet up later, Kylie?”
She gives me a dim smile and nods. “Tomorrow morning again—eight AM sharp. You’re in charge of coffee next time. I like mine black.”
With that, Kylie turns her back on me, dismissing me from her mind. I turn to look at Matt, and he actually has a smirk on his face, clearly enjoying our interplay. Glaring as hard as I can, I push my way past him. I reach his office before he does and head on in.
He’s hot on my heels and when he closes the door, he steps up close, wrapping his arms around my waist. “I missed you last night,” he rumbles near my ear, just before giving my earlobe a little bite.
The touch sends a jolt of lust through my body, and I can’t help the little moan that comes out of my mouth.
That is all the encouragement Matt needs. His hands go down to the sides of my skirt and he starts pulling the material up, his knuckles grazing my skin. When the cool air hits my ass, I come to my senses and pull away.
“Wait… what are you doing?”
“Trying to get under your skirt,” he says with a lecherous smile as he advances toward me.
Holding my palms out, I say, “Hold it, mister. We can’t just keep having sex in your law firm. We’re going to get caught.”
His grin gets even wider as his hand goes behind my head to pull me closer. “That makes it all the more exciting, don’t you think?”
His other hand palms my breast, softly squeezing it. My breath hitches and I’m about ready to capitulate, but then common sense takes hold again.
I step firmly out of his reach and give him a soft smile. “Sorry, baby… no can do. You’ll just have to wait.”
His eyes are dark and disappointed when he looks at me, but then he gives me a small smile and a nod of resignation. Turning from me, he says, “No worries. I have a meeting I need to get ready for anyway.”
Matt’s voice is a little aloof and a touch icy. It makes me uneasy. “Are you mad at me because I said ‘no’?”
Turning his head to look at me, I’m relieved to see surprise on his face. “God, no. You can say no any time you want to me. I’m a little disappointed, but trust me… I’ll get over it and try again with you.”
The anxiety in my chest eases up a little, and I give him a smile before heading back to my office.
It’s not until I sit back down at my desk that I realize I forgot to tell Matt about Kylie and her interest in him. Oh, well… I could tell him tonight when we get together.