Leonard.
I had been so deeply buried in the towering stacks of files on my desk that I hadn't allowed myself to stop and look at Theresa.
Yet, even without my eyes on her, her sweet, intoxicating scent continuously drifted across the room, filling my nose and giving me the strength to push through the exhausting workload.
It took absolutely every ounce of willpower inside my body to discipline my inner beast, forcing the restless creature to stay down instead of pouncing on her while we were entirely alone in the quiet office.
Earlier, I had even plugged a small earbud into my ear, letting the music block out the soft sounds of her breathing just to keep myself distracted while I focused on my computer screen.
But the exact millisecond I looked up and realized her chair was empty, a sudden wave of restlessness washed over me. I couldn't sit still.
I had to immediately put every single aside, as I immediately sprang up to my feet to look for her.
