Mackenna was locking her office door when a pair of strong arms circled her waist, and a hot kiss was pressed to her neck. She slapped his hand. “Alessandro. You said dinner.” She didn’t even need to turn to know who had his hands and mouth on her. “I want dessert first.” He nuzzled her even though she struggled. “What are you hungry for?” “A shower,” she answered angrily as she tried to get out of his grip, but he simply drew her, so she was tucked under his arm. “Would you let me go?” She wriggled away from him, but he held fast. “I think we’ve discussed this a thousand times before. The answer is no, I will never let you go. I love you.” “Ug!” She threw her arms up and spun and faced him. “Stop it. Stop saying stuff like that Alessandro. I don’t want to do this with you. I can’t