I stood in the elegant study of the Sinclair mansion, my measuring tape in hand and my heart racing faster than it had any right to. After our first measurement session had been interrupted, Sebastian had suggested we continue today.
"Are you ready to proceed, Ms. Shaw?" Sebastian asked, his deep voice perfectly calm while I felt anything but.
"Yes, of course," I replied, trying to sound professional despite the curious gazes from Mrs. Sinclair and her relatives who had insisted on "coincidentally" gathering in the adjoining room.
Sebastian stood tall in the center of the study, making me feel small despite my own above-average height. His imposing frame required me to stretch to reach around his broad shoulders.
"I'll need to finish taking your measurements," I explained unnecessarily. "I only got the basics last time."
He nodded, standing perfectly still as I approached with my measuring tape. "Take all the time you need."
