Chapter 143

Evelina

I smoothed down my skirt and took a deep breath, trying to ignore the throbbing between my legs. How was I supposed to focus on work when my body was still humming with unfulfilled needs?

Silas opened the car door, and Alaric stepped out first, buttoning his suit jacket with practiced ease. I followed, grateful for the moment to compose myself.

"The project meeting starts in ten minutes,"