Chapter 5

“Thomas?”

Okay, hedidn’t mind, but could he speak for Matt?

“Hello,” Matt said, arriving back at their table.

Clark stood up. “I’ll let you have your seat back. Clark Sterling.” He held out his hand and shook Matt’s when he offered his.

“Matt Loring.”

Clark frowned. “Loring? Sounds familiar.”

“Yes,” Matt said, smiling easily. He slid into the booth. “I interviewed at your firm, but you hired Thomas instead.”

Thomas cleared his throat.

“Right. No hard feelings, I hope,” Clark said.

“None,” Matt said. “Want to join us?”

“I’d love to. I had just invited myself as you were returning.” Clark motioned to Thomas. “Move over a bit, won’t you?”

Oh hell.

He had no choice. He moved over and allowed Clark’s big, imposing body to sit next to him. Thomas bit his lip. The man smelled good. A mixture of some spicy cologne and maleness. He couldn’t quite explain it, but Thomas liked it. Too much. His cock perked up. He shifted.