My Boss

Alana's POV

"Cut it out, Declan," Nolan chuckled, stepping back and rubbing his arm where the man had playfully punched him just a moment ago.

I remained frozen near the heavy mahogany double doors, my feet practically glued to the thick carpet. My lungs forgot how to process oxygen. A suffocating tightness gripped my chest, making it nearly impossible to draw a proper breath. The CEO of Hayes's