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 from you. How could they say no?" Jeffrey wanted to keep her close, warding off any

Levi! He knew how hard it was to win Karen over, and the thought of losing

need more time," Karen insisted, her voice filled with reason. "Everything's peachy

stuck moving my stuff out of your place. There’s no point in rushing.” It's not like she was homeless!

tired of hearing that. "We're good together, aren't we? If something bothers you, just tell me. I can change.” "Jeffrey, you can’t always be the one

his hands on a coveted toy, cherishing it while it's new. But

felt a

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