In this excerpt, Holt has sent flowers to Miller, and asked Miller to call him.
Miller was in imminent danger of coming undone. He
swallowed, took a deep breath, and tried to keep his voice from jumping an
octave. “Good morning... Holt.”
“I was hoping you’d call.”
“Me too. I mean, of course. I mean, I’m sorry to
take so long. I’d have called sooner, but...” Damn, he could barely string two
coherent words together today. Let’s try
this again.
“I understand entirely. You’re at work, you’re
busy...” Holt’s soothing voice, rather than calming Miller, poured oil on the
flames of his desire. He shifted uncomfortably in his chair, grateful he was
alone at reception for the moment. Although it would be a while before he
attempted to stand.
“The flowers are beautiful, thank you very much .I
didn’t expect them. They’re... they’re simply beautiful.” He probably has no idea what they mean.
“They mean love at first sight,” Holt murmured.
“Each shade has its own meaning. I chose those for a reason.”
Damn.
He does know.
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