“Actually, I had someone else look at it. Someone really bright. Someone we both know and trust. Someone I’m coming to consider a good friend.”
Sebastian looks genuinely confused. “You don’t mean Jeremy, do you?”
“God, no. I’ve still never met the guy. He’s probably nice enough…but this analysis was even above his pay grade.” I let out a nervous breath. “I called Evan.”
Bas looks shocked. “You did? I’ve talked to him nearly every day at the gym. He never said anything.”
“Because we were confidentially negotiating.”
“Negotiating what?”
“A merger. A real one. Effective Monday, Stratus and Reservoir will fall under the umbrella of our newly formed corporation, Integrated Data Solutions. He brought cash to the table. I brought clients and resources he couldn’t otherwise obtain, and we worked it out. He’ll remain CEO of Stratus. I’m still CEO of Reservoir. Together, we’ll co-chair the new corporation and offer a whole new range of custom storage solutions neither of us could alone.”
A smile breaks across Sebastian’s face. “That’s fantastic! You two will dominate the market.”
“Stratus came into this with an insane market penetration rate for big-business clients.”
“Yeah.” He nods. “And Reservoir was growing the home and small-business markets at a crazy rate.”
“Exactly. But together, we can be anyone’s and everyone’s one-stop shop.”
He sends me a proud smile. “Congratulations.”
“Thank you. It was my idea.”
“I’m not surprised. You’re brilliant.” He leans in to kiss me. “That was the first thing that impressed me about you. Did you know that? Even before I saw your picture. I loved how damn bright you were.” Then he skims his lips down my neck, making his way to my shoulder and shoving my blazer down my arms in the process. “Then I discovered how damn sexy you are, too. Speaking of which, I take my job as husband seriously, so I should take you to bed right now.”
“There’s nothing I’d like more.” I swipe a buss across his mouth.
“Good.” He scans me up and down. “As fucking hot as you look in that dress—you’re killing me with your cleavage and the way it clings to your hips—it would look so much better on the floor.”
I giggle. “You might be right.”
“Of course I am. Let’s test out my theory.” He reaches for my zipper.
I grab his arms to stay him. “But there’s one more job you should consider first.”
“If you’re talking about father… Baby, I’m down for getting you pregnant right now.”
His husky words and wandering hands make me shiver. “We’ll definitely talk about that because I’m down for it, too. But—”
Sebastian doesn’t let me get the rest out. Instead, he covers my lips with his and thrusts inside my mouth, giving me his fire and asserting his will, showing me how much he wants me. It’s all I can do not to melt against him.
But I can’t. Not yet.
Somehow, I find the will to break our kiss. “Wait!”
He’s panting. His hazel eyes look so green with desire. “Baby, we’ve been apart for damn near a month. Let’s not wait anymore.”
“There really is one more job I want to pitch to you.”
“You’re serious?”
“Yeah.”
Sebastian sighs. “I’m listening. But make it quick. I’m really feeling this husband and possible daddy role right now.”
He presses himself against me, and it’s impossible not to tell just how enthusiastic he is.