Flawless Desire

“What would you do to get them back?”

My pulse kicks. I can feel my body tighten in anticipation all over again, just imagining what he has in store. Meanwhile, Caleb doesn’t falter. Two people are arguing about locales and he’s effectively putting out the fire, all while starting one in me.

He thinks he’s so smooth. Okay, yes, he is—I’m so hot I’m almost panting. But I refuse to let him know how affected I am.

‘I can do without them’ I type back, casual—well aware of the double entendre.

He glances at his phone, and can’t hide a smile.

‘Naughty girl.’

The meeting drags on, until finally Caleb gets to his feet. “I think we have everything.”

The rest of the staff pack up.

“You get all that, Juliet?” David asks.

“Uh… Yes.” Lie.

As I’m about to leave, Caleb stops me, “Juliet. I know you’re new, but we have a rule. No phones in conferences. You were distracted.”

My jaw drops. Is he serious?

I look up at him. The smirk’s been replaced by a rigid frown.

So he is serious. His eyes go to Victoria. “Did you get the venue suggestions?”

She nods proudly and holds up her perfect list. She even has nice penmanship.

“Good. Start making the calls.” He looks at me. “Juliet. Do better.”

I narrow my eyes.

“Yes, sir,” I reply, an edge of rebellion in my voice.

His lips twist, the start of a smile or a frown, I’m not sure, because I vacate the room a second later and throw my pad down on my desk with great force.

“Jerk,” I mutter.

David overhears, and gives a chuckle. “Eh. Don’t worry about him. He’s just a grump.”

I smile gratefully at him.

“I should’ve told you. Distraction is a big pet peeve of his,” Victoria pipes up, looking smug.. “He demands one hundred percent concentration.”

Caleb is demanding, alright.

I clear my throat, blushing. “I’m beginning to see that.”

“You should be careful,” she adds, glaring. “When he doesn’t get what he wants… there are consequences.”

Sexy, delicious consequences, I’m sure.

He’s already proved he loves giving orders, and expecting people to take them. As much as I want to smack him for that little play inside, I also want to… Obey.

Suddenly Caleb emerges.

“Are you ready for your one o’clock?” Victoria chirps, folder at the ready.