Chapter 6
Ivy had to force herself to hold still as Owen brushed past her. His eyes were trained on the floor. She looked back to Derek, fighting to keep from flushing. Owen’s icy distance just now was disconcerting. It was bad enough she didn’t know how to manage the humming in her body every time he was near, but he ran hot and cold, which confused her. Derek met her eyes, his mouth hooking in a rueful smile. She’d quickly come to notice Derek could read others easily. Whenever he was in team meetings, he deftly navigated when there were competing opinions, reading the room with ease. He was easy-going, warm and clearly respected by everyone at Off the Grid. Ivy hoped to get to know him a little better because she could use some guidance on how to find her footing here at Off the Grid.
