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Forbidden Dreams
The Sterling Brothers Series, Book 6
She’s my best friend’s younger sister—completely off-limits and the one woman I can’t stop thinking about.
I’ve spent years pretending the sparks between us don’t exist. Keeping my distance. Ignoring the way she gets under my skin like no one else ever has. But when we’re forced to work together, avoiding her becomes impossible.
The more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember why this is such a bad idea.
She’s smart, stubborn, and way too easy to want. And the chemistry between us? Out of control.
Now every touch feels dangerous. Every stolen moment risks everything.
Because if her brothers find out what’s going on between us, I won’t just lose my job—I could lose the only family I’ve ever really had.
The problem is…I’m not sure staying away from her is possible anymore.
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"What are you still doing here?"
I blinked at the sight of Cooper in my office, looking every bit as angry as he had been the other night. I'd asked for space, but he apparently couldn't give that to me. "What business is it of yours?"
"You shouldn't be working so late."
I came around my desk and leaned against it. "That's rich coming from you. Don't you work all the time?"
He grunted. "I'm talking about you."
I crossed my arms over my chest. "I missed something important in my email, and I can't let that happen again."
He paused in front of me. "You're not quitting?"
I pressed my lips tightly closed. I hadn't meant to share my decision with him.
He stepped close, and my breath caught in my chest. "I got your email."
I nodded stiffly, desperately trying to maintain an air of professionalism but knowing that I was failing miserably. "So then you know that Eve would like to get started as soon as possible."
He raised a brow. "It was her decision?"
Why was he so handsome? I wanted to reach out and touch his chest with my palm and feel the beat of his heart. "She's the boss."
"I thought you were the one in charge now. Or are you walking away?"
"I think we both know I'm just her assistant. I believe the correct title is executive assistant. A fancy name for a secretary, administrative assistant—"
His hand landed on my hip, and he pulled me against him.
I was pressed against his hard, very warm body. "What are you—"
Before I could finish my question, his mouth had slanted over mine. I was so shocked; my lips parted. His tongue dived into my mouth, exploring, claiming. The grip of his hands on my hips kept me grounded in this moment. This was really happening.
Cooper was kissing me.
My brothers' best friend.
The man I shouldn't be having any kind of carnal thoughts about.