An Unwelcome Arrangement

Cora's POV

“Tonight, you're not just Cora, my assistant.” His voice was low, meant only for me. His hand slid from my back to my waist, his fingers pressing into the silk. “You're not someone I order around or someone who brings me coffee or schedules my meetings.”

I waited, my heart pounding so hard I was certain he could hear it.

“You're my date.” His eyes never left mine. “And I won't let anyon