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appropriate folders. I know Katherine said I could go but honestly, going home when you have nothing to go home to is not really all that inviting. I have stared at the same four walls for weeks; I am in no rush to go back there right now.
    Before long I am in lost to my work, organizing and moving files into a system that better suits me. I know this job is a front, my means to get close to the Scott’s, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a façade to uphold. I need my work to at least be satisfactory enough that I can pretty well fly under the radar and draw as little attention to myself as possible.
    The minutes slip by the further I delve into my work. I don’t bother to look at the time; time really holds no value when all you have is time. When I finally do glance at the clock above my office door I jump slightly, not expecting to see Luke leaning in the doorway watching me.
    “Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.” He gives me a smile, revealing a mouth full of perfectly straight white teeth.
    It’s the kind of smile that makes you melt a little. I find myself once again momentarily distracted by how incredibly attractive Luke is.
    “I said your name but you didn’t answer.” He adds.
    “Oh.” I shake my head, not realizing how focused I must have been until just now. “Sorry about that.” I laugh lightly at myself.
    “What are you still doing here?” He asks, reminding me that I didn’t actually check the time, distracted by his unexpected appearance.
    Flicking my eyes to the clock above Luke, I see that it is already after eight in the evening.
    “Sorry, I was trying to get some of these organized.” I shake my head again, quickly trying to bring some sense to the files strewn out across my desk.
    “You do realize that you have plenty of time to get settled? I don’t expect you to work all day and night trying to play catch up.” He lets out a light chuckle.
    “Of course, I apologize. I just had a few things I wanted to finish up and I guess I lost track of time.” I reach for my mouse, closing down the files I am done with before minimizing the others.
    “No need to apologize.” He makes no attempt to move from the doorway. “I just want to make sure you understand that it is not expected.”
    “I do, thank you.” I push away from the desk, draping my purse over my shoulder. “I guess I should head out then.” I finally look up, meeting his crystal gaze. The intensity behind his incredible eyes immediately makes me feel squeamish as I cross the office towards him.
    “Do you have plans for dinner?” He asks, causing my movements to stall just feet from the door.
    “Tonight?” The words come out riddled with surprise.
    “Tonight.” He confirms. “I mean, considering you worked such a long day the least I can do is feed you.”
    “Yeah, um, well I...” I have trouble finding a response which immediately frustrates me.
    What is it about this man that throws me so far off my game? I have never met anyone that makes me as nervous as Luke Scott does.
    “You’re busy?” He phrases it like a question, rescuing me from my sudden inability to talk.
    “Yeah. Busy.” I confirm, not really sure what to think of his invitation.
    “Maybe another time.” He steps back from the doorway, allowing me to pass by him.
    I try to ignore the way my breath catches as I squeeze past him into the hallway, or the way my heart accelerates as his incredible smell engulfs me. Everything about this man has me desperate to know more, see more, experience more.
    Everything except for one crippling detail... He’s a Scott.
    “Goodnight Miss Reynolds.” I can hear the smile in his voice as I pass by him without so much as a backwards glance.
    “Goodnight Mr. Scott.” I reply, quickly pushing my way out of the reception area and into the dimly lit hallway that leads to the elevators. I no more than reach the doors before his voice once again halts my movements.
    “Miss Reynolds.”
    I slowly turn