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?"

but the rest of his words caught in his throat, like someone had super-glued his vocal cords

Why couldn't he just say what he felt, like other guys did? Instead, he always got stuck

prying his fingers gently off her wrist. "I'm just getting you some food. I'll be back before you

him here alone-divorced or not. After all, they had been married, and no matter how things ended, that still meant something. At least, that's how

just sent her condolences and left. She was the type who knew where to draw

to say, Craig let her

her walking away, fists clenched at

"Craig!"

voice called

Magnolia, with her dad, Walter,

told me something this big was going on! I only found out when I 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 if

just family stuff.

think we're strangers?" Walter waved a hand dismissively. "Anyway, I'm