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glad that’s settled.”
    Addie wasn't sure what he meant by his statement; all she knew
was that she couldn't wait to get out of this elevator. And what was taking
so long, anyway? Though she couldn't put her finger on it, something about
this man made her very uncomfortable: the way he shook her hand made her heart
race and her knees weak. It’s just nerves, she told herself, thoroughly convinced.
    Suddenly the lights flickered as the elevator stalled and then
plummeted before finally coming to an abrupt halt. Addie fell backward into the
man, hitting her head on the mirror as the elevator jolted to stop. He grabbed
her before she hit the marble floor, holding her upright.
    “Easy there. You ok?” Addie’s legs felt like putty. She could
barely stand.
    Addie wiped her forehead. Ouch. “Um . . . Yeah. Yeah, I’m
ok.”
    She wobbled as he loosed his grip a little. Dizzy and unable to
steady herself, Addie grabbed the man’s arm, taking notice of how big it was
and how hard his body seemed as she fell against it.
    “How about this . . . Here, let’s sit,” he said, lowering her to
the floor.
    Addie blushed. “Thanks.”
    The lights flickered again, going out completely until dim fluorescent
lights came on overhead.
    “You ok here for a second? I’m going to use the emergency phone.”
    Addie’s mouth went dry. She was flustered by the way he looked at
her but managed to nod.
    William stood cautiously and picked up the phone. Addie listened
to him speak to what she figured was security. Never taking his intense blue
eyes from hers, he listened to whoever was on the other end. He relayed
information on who was in the elevator but otherwise only responded with
one-word answers. She could tell the news wasn’t good.
    “Listen, have EMTs standing by for a possible concussion. Call my
office and have them cancel my meetings.”
    William set the phone down and kneeled beside Addie. “Where were
you headed? Is there anyone we can call for you?”
    Addie gasped, unconsciously drawing her hand to her mouth. “To a
job interview at The Carlisle Agency.”
    William nodded, and Addie noticed a look in his eyes she couldn’t
place. “Thomas, call Ms. Sheehan and explain that Mrs. Greyer is stuck in an
elevator in the building.”
    Addie couldn’t help staring, noting the way William abruptly
barked orders at whomever was on the other end of the phone. He was arrogant and
rude, yet the magnetism she felt toward him was undeniable.
    William hung up the phone and sat close down beside Addie. Too
close. Addie noticed how amazing he smelled. Had a man ever smelled that
heavenly before? She was faint, out of breath. It felt as though all of the
air had been sucked from her lungs. William ran his fingers through his thick
black hair, removed his suit jacket, loosed his tie, and patted her thigh as if
he’d known her his whole life instead of having just met her a few minutes ago.
“They’ll have us out of here soon.” Addie glared at him, speechless.
    He laughed. “You really have no idea who I am, do you?”
    “Should I?” Addie asked, trying to hide her disdain.
    William eyed her impassively. “Only if you want to.”
    Caught off guard, Addie looked away. She stared at her shoes
until William gently placed his hand beneath her chin and lifted it. Before she
knew what was happening, his lips were on hers, and, for a moment, Addie was
lost. William pulled her closer. As she realized what was happening, Addie
pushed his chest to no avail. Either she was powerless to stop or he was
incredibly strong. She pushed again; William released her but didn't take his
gaze from hers.
    Addie stood, smoothing her skirt. “What the fuck was that? Didn't
I tell you I was married?” Addie said, thrusting her ring hand towards him.
    He grinned at her, clearly amused. “Excuse me, if I didn't read
anything in your kiss that said, ‘ I’m married .’”
    Feeling flustered, finally noticing how hot it was getting in
such a small