Page 45 of Getting Down to Business

“Because girls like to snuggle? That’s a stereotype.”

“Most girls like to snuggle. I’m sure there’s been a study.”

“If I were like most girls, you wouldn’t have had to twist my arm to get me to move in here,” she pointed out.

“That’s true, but I want to stay and snuggle.”

“Was it so hard to just say that?”

“I guess not.” He kissed her hair.

“Gray?”

“Yeah?”

“We’re not together, okay? Like in a relationship. I don’t do relationships.” She wanted to make that very clear. The sex had been fun. Living with him was great. But she couldn’t take that next step. She didn’t want him to think they were on that path.

“Why is that?”

“I don’t do trust.”

“Right. That’s fine. I’m good with the snuggling and the sex and the sharing my home with you. I don’t need a label.”

“Thank you for understanding.”

“Good night, baby,” he whispered and she closed her eyes and let sleep claim her.

In the morning, Gray insisted they stop for coffee and walk to work together. She went along with it because she was just too relaxed to care. She’d been honest with him, and he seemed to get it. She was free to enjoy the sex and the roof over her head guilt-free.

It wasn’t until ten when she saw Martin Hasher’s name on her phone that she remembered the job that hadn’t been offered to her on Wednesday or Thursday.

“This is Alyssa Sinclair.”

“Hi Alyssa. Can you stop up?”

“Yes. I’m on my way.”

The whole way up in the elevator, she told herself this was a good sign. Surely they wouldn’t make her come all the way upstairs to tell her she didn’t get the job. That would be a waste of everyone’s time.

She saw Grayson as she walked to the office in the corner. His eyebrows went up, and then he smiled and gave her a thumbs-up. He must have thought it was a good sign as well.

Unlike the last time, she wasn’t made to wait in the sitting area. She was sent right in.

Mr. Borne and two women were sitting at the small conference table talking.

“Alyssa, thank you for coming. This is Megan, Director of Human Resources and Lindsey, Executive Account Manager.”

Liss smiled and nodded as she sat in the chair he’d gestured to.

“We’d like to offer you the position of account manager. These ladies will go over the details. Welcome to the executive floor.”

“Thank you for this opportunity.”

“Be at the meeting on Monday morning so I can introduce you to the rest of the staff.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

He left and she spent the next half hour filling out forms and having her mind boggled with instructions.