At least I’m not working retail. Imagine how bad that would be.
I cringe at the thought. Speaking of the holidays, I haven’t even started shopping. Every time I plan to slip out to do some shopping, something comes up.
I wonder if I could hire a personal shopper…
A knock at my door has me sitting up.
I can’t even get five fucking minutes of peace.
“Come in,” I yell as I rub my forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
Kenji slips into the room with a coffee cup in hand.
“Is that for me?”
Kenji looks down at the cup and then back at me. “I don’t know if you're more excited to see me or the coffee.”
“You, of course, but the coffee is a close second,” I say as I stand.
Kenji rounds my desk and sets the coffee down before pulling me into him. He leans down and kisses me. When he goes to pull away, I pull him back and keep kissing him.
I don’t know what it is about him, but I can’t get enough of him.
Kenji chuckles. “Long day?”
“The longest,” I grumble.
He sits down in my chair and pulls me into his lap. I grab the coffee and make myself comfortable.
“Is it time to leave yet?” I ask as I take a sip.
Kenji hums. “We could probably sneak out if you really want to.”
“As tempting as it is, I have too much to do. I need to make adjustments to next week's schedule and then plan the rest of the month out.”
“That sounds boring.”
“It is, but if I don’t do it, no one will.” I sigh. “How has your day been?”
“Fine. I watched Kai remind people why he’s the dark prince.”
“Sounds like a blast,” I deadpan.
I’ll never understand how these guys are so comfortable with bloodshed.
“What else?”
“Oh, Cleo has invited us over to celebrate Christmas.”
“That sounds…” I trail off, trying to find the words. “Interesting, but I’m game.”
Kenji chuckles. “Apparently it won’t be just us as she’s invited the Westies.”
“Well, their leader is her brother, so it makes sense,” I point out.
“True.” Kenji starts to rub my thigh.
“Is it weird working so closely with the other families?” I ask, referring to the four families that are trying to end the human trafficking ring that’s been plaguing all of our cities.
