Chapter 16Eli was drumming his fingers on the desk. Being alone in Jaecar’s office wasn’t the relief it had been yesterday. He didn’t want to go out into the open area—too many people—but he was…bored. He’d never believe he’d be bored being on his own.
He stopped his drumming when the cloud of lust, want, and frustration was walking his way. Jaecar knocked on the door and came inside.
“You don’t have to knock on your own door.”
He shrugged. “You never know.” His smile had warmth spreading in Eli’s chest, which then was followed by panic. He didn’t want to react to Jaecar’s smiles.
Jaecar tilted his head to the side, his eyes narrowing, and Eli waited for him to call him on his emotional reaction. Jaecar wouldn’t live through his emotions, but his sense of smell was phenomenal.
“I need
