But in the dim light of the bistro, the corporate armor fell away.
As the deadline for their project loomed, so did the tension between them. A rainy Tuesday changed everything. When the power flickered in the bistro, leaving them in the intimate glow of candlelight, Marcus reached across the table, his hand brushing hers. Download Lunchtime Chronicles Black Vel Reana Malori epub
In that hour between twelve and one, business was forgotten. The project was just a backdrop to a burgeoning romance that proved some of the most important blueprints aren't drawn on paper—they’re built in the heart. But in the dim light of the bistro,
"I’ve spent my life following the rules of the contract," Marcus replied, his voice a low velvet hum. "But for once, I want to follow the person." When the power flickered in the bistro, leaving
"We shouldn’t," Maya whispered, though she didn’t pull away.