"Go for it."
"Hey," I greeted him playfully.
"Eva."
I missed a step hearing the way he growled my name.
There was a wealth of promise in the roughness of his voice.
Slowing, I found I was speechless, just from hearing him say my name with that edginess I craved - the sharp bite that told me he wanted to be inside me more than he wanted anything else in the world.
While people flowed around me, entering and exiting the building, I was halted by the weighted silence on my phone.
The unspoken and nearly irresistible demand.
He made no sound at all - I couldn't even hear him breathing - but I felt his hunger.
If I didn't have Megumi waiting patiently for me, I'd be riding an elevator to the top floor to satisfy his unvoiced command to make good on my offer.
The memory of the time I'd sucked him off in his office simmered through me, making my mouth water.
I swallowed.
"Gideon ."
"You wanted my attention - now you have it.
I want to hear you say those words."
I felt my face flush.
"I can't.
Not here.
Let me call you later."
"Step over by the column and out of the way."
Startled, I looked around for him.
Then I remembered that the Caller ID put him in his office.
My gaze lifted, searching for the security cameras.
Immediately, I felt his eyes on me, hot and wanting.
Arousal surged through me, spurred by his desire.
"Hurry along, angel.
Your friend's waiting."
I moved to the column, my breathing fast and audible.
"Now tell me.
Your text made me hard, Eva.