The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Since Aurora wasn't looking for anything more with Quentin, nor was she trying to patch things up with Craig, she didn't see a reason to be vague or secretive about anything.

What she didn't realize was that both men-on either end of that call-paused at the same time.

Then Quentin chuckled, breaking the silence. "Hey, no worries. If you ever need anything, just give me a shout, okay?"

"Sure,” Aurora replied, "If anything comes up at the studio, just text me."

"You got it."

After hanging up, Aurora slid her phone into her pocket like it was the most natural thing in the world. Then she looked up at Craig and said gently, "You haven't eaten a thing all day. I know you don't feel hungry now, but soon enough you'll crash. Let me run out and grab you something-maybe a burger or a sandwich?"

Without waiting for his answer, she turned to go.

Suddenly-she felt a hand tighten around her wrist.

She looked back. "Hmm?"

of his words caught in his throat, like someone had

own mind worked. Why couldn't he just say what he felt, like other

Aurora reassured him, prying his fingers gently off her wrist. "I'm just getting you

still meant something. At least, that's how Craig saw it. The truth was, he didn't have a girlfriend now, and that's the only reason Aurora was here helping

have someone new? Aurora would've just sent her condolences and left. She was the type who knew where to draw

left to say, Craig

away, fists clenched at his sides,

"Craig!"

voice called

with her dad,

stopped by your shipping company to talk about that acquisition and your assistant said you weren't there. Tried calling, but you didn't pick up, so I thought, heck, I'll just grab Magnolia and drive down to the funeral home to see

weak smile. "It's just family stuff. Didn't want

come on! After all these years, you still think we're strangers?" Walter waved a hand dismissively. "Anyway, I'm