He gave a firm nod. "Good things deserve good responses. So, if Pamela decides to stir up any trouble, count on me to step in and negotiate. The sooner we sort this out, the sooner we can hit the road. Now, are you finished here for the moment? I'll take you to dinner to kick off this meeting."
He strode toward me with undeniable confidence, effortlessly scooping me up into his strong, defined arms, and pressing me against his firm, warm, and perfectly sculpted chest.
I averted my eyes, savoring the sensation of being enveloped by him. What was happening to me? I had just met this man, yet here I was, utterly captivated. A deep, rumbling sound emanated from his chest, prompting me to steal a glance at his face. Our eyes locked—his blue-gray meeting mine—where a gentle warmth contrasted sharply with the bold masculinity of his features. The intensity in his gaze made my cheeks flush, and I instinctively looked down to escape his penetrating stare.