The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Seriously, Jeffrey? You've got the most flexible job on the planet, and you're moaning about a little overtime?" Karen spun around, only to find Jeffrey already closing in on her.

"But it disrupted our cuddle time this morning,” he grumbled playfully.

She shot him a glare, remembering the cause of her irritation. "Is that all you think about?" Holding her close, he quipped, "If I didn't have a few thoughts racing through my mind when I'm holding you, I'd probably have to see a doctor." He was in the prime of his life, after all! Karen faced him with a stern look. "Listen, if I end up moving in with you, it'll be a once-in-a-while deal, tops. Otherwise, it's off the table." The last thing she wanted was to be so spent from their passionate nights that she couldn't function.

"A once-in-a-while deal? Are you kidding me?" he protested.

"Take it or leave it, hotshot." Jeffrey quickly focused on the heart of the matter. "Fine, once in a while it is. So, when are you moving in?" He could manage with a little compromise, for her sake.

and there’s no way my folks will give the green light for us to play house this soon." "But our folks have already met; marriage is just a nod away

hard it was to win Karen over, and the thought of losing her to

with

honeymoon phase fades, you'll see our issues surface. If we're not a match, then I'm stuck moving my stuff out of your place. There’s no point in rushing.” It's

from a breakup?" Jeffrey was tired of hearing that. "We're good together, aren't we?

like a kid who'd just got his hands on a coveted toy, cherishing it while it's new. But

felt a surge of

out the door? "Karen, have I ever given you a reason to doubt me? Yes, I can be hot-headed, but that's only because I was so desperate to be with you. Wait until I actually give you a reason to worry before you start planning an exit strategy. I promise, if that day comes and you want to end