GLASS TOWERS, HIDDEN HEARTS

glass doors, the morning sun reflecting off the skyscraper windows. The day promised a mix

n that seemed to crackle whenever he was near. It was maddening-and exhilarating. She had always been a free spirit, unafraid of challenge

w as she handed her the day's schedule. "Looks like it

ing about the project," she said, though her pulse qui

Every decision mattered; every suggestion could make or break the deal. But for Jennifer, it wasn't just about the wor

proximity, the faint scent of his cologne wrapping around her senses. "Your approach

ghting her features. "I like unconventiona

n the work at hand. She noticed the slight twitch of his jaw, the way his eyes lingered a fraction too long on her. He

pectedly in the office. Marcus had always been ambitious, charming, and dangerously perceptive-qualit

ear you've been impressing the boss lately." His eyes flicked toward

n his tone. She met his gaze steadily. "I'm an intern,

etimes contributions aren't just about the work." His gaze lingered, and Jennifer felt a p

ive. The air around him seemed to tighten, and Marcus

and controlled, though a dangerous edge threaded through

ifer felt a rush of satisfaction. Luke's protec

s open, notes spread across the table, every gesture charged with meaning. Jennifer caught herself stealing glances at Luke-at the way his hands

as usually untouchable, unreadable, but with her, he found himself breaking small rules: a lingering gl

surge of pride. Luke had been unusually supportive, offering subtle guidance with

y packed up their materials. His dark eyes met

art skip a beat. "Th

she noticed the subtle effect it had on him as well-his control,

time with a smirk. "Looks like you two make quite the team," he said

with an undeniable thrill. She met Marcus's

presence shifted. He moved slightly closer to Jennifer, subt

Luke said, voice calm but firm. "T

e with Marcus's departure.

itement and danger. She realized how much she was drawn to Luke, how much s

mind. She was unlike anyone he had ever encountered: fearless, spirited, disruptive in the best possible way. And for the first time in years, he f

ifer, and Luke's protective instincts grew stronger. Jennifer found herself navigating a delicate ba

oard meeting. The office was quiet, the glow of the city lights reflecting in the glass walls. They worked side by

e else here. I can't... I can't ignore that." His voice was low, in

the same," she admitted softly,

eflections across their faces. The professional barrier was still there, looming, but in t

it anymore: the attraction, the tension, the pull between them-