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.

this soon." "But our folks have already met; marriage is just a nod away from you. How could

Karen over, and the thought of losing her to someone

need more time," Karen insisted, her voice filled with

the 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

that. "We're good together, aren't we? If something bothers

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

felt a

a tough negotiation! Why did he feel like he was begging, and yet she still kept one foot 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 things,