he gazed at the dresser and pressed his lips softly to hers, catching

rned for the door. Before stepping out, he paused, hand on th

t on earth had just happened? The reason Vasti had woken up finally hit her, and she glanced at her phon

ming around on the other side? Not exactly trustworthy. Vasti threw on a dress and

e for any woman-not once. Usually, his mornings started with a hangover and a quick exit. Bu

gone for a run, showered, and ended up at Vasti's place. By pure luck, her door had been unlocked, and when he called to ask if he could come in

ss, maybe share a decent conversation, and-if luck was on his side-h

with her? His mind kept flashing warning signs-this one was different. He could see himself ge

ed for the day, he let his eyes ro

offee. He'd half expected her to come out in a nightgown-or at least someth

one carried a hint of impatience, prompting Adônis

insisted. "We're not going

voice tight with impatience as she hovered by the door. Adônis MacGyver sighed and

e offered, but Va

Her patience was running out. Adônis MacGyver let it go. He would head dow

cardio in the backseat would've b

sed the button for the eleva

Adônis MacGyver said, earning a glare from Vasti sharp enough to cut g

e elevator showed up fast, probably because the building was still quiet this early. They stepped in and

Vasti spotted the doorman,

r, Mr. Russell,

Adônis MacGyver only shook his head, clearl

he doorman muttered. "Y

ed him. "Let's go, th

e, Vasti said, veering off in the oppo

r her arm. "Where exactly are you goin

only a few steps away- she could practically see it. But Adônis MacGyver pulled her in and kissed her, warm and lingering. Vasti was t

.. he said, faking a pout as he watc

purpose! Vasti burst out, barely ho

to strangle him. If she hadn't actually needed the lift,

nd until I find another job, I can't let th

rode past Adônis MacGyver, h

asked, turnin

ncing at him. Her sour mood just made him mor

id, frowning. "Best in cancer care." Was

lied, eyes glue

h

oked at him, lip

emind Vasti that she was sitting in his car, taking his ride. Then again, he kept quiet. After all, she was only i

freezing shower hadn't helped, and twice he'd had to calm himself down. He'd ev

himself. "You'll pay for that, Miss Cortez. One day, when I've got you right where I

o much. What was it about this woman? Sure, she was stunning, exactly his type-flawless, reall

ll, he wasn't convinced that one night with her would satisf

had given Vasti the documents with his number on them. He'd actually been surprised

thing from him except the job-and maybe a few kisses, even if she pretended otherwise. She'd never fli

man. Not since Greta, anyway. The second her name crept in, he shook his head, fo

d? Maybe a nurse or doctor? A woman like Vasti-someone this gorge

p with him, and she was a virgin? Who was the idi

single?