Chapter 35

WEST “I headache than I anticipated. “You okay there, buddy? You need a little relief?” Zeke asks with a wicked grin. He’s so much more relaxed now that Lily’s in our life. Whatever happened between them the night before last changed them both. I saw the wound over her ribcage, so I know he cut her, and it seems like it brought them closer together. I should get her over here and make her work from my office all day every day. Have her at my disposal so she can offer me some of that relief Zeke’s hinting at whenever the fuck I like. Instead, I arch an eyebrow at Zeke. “Are you offering?” He tilts his head, his eyes roaming over my body. “I could give you something, but probably not what you’re looking for right now.” “Mr. Archer.” My secretary’s voice fills the room via the intercom on my desk. “You have a visitor.” I check my watch. I’m not expecting anyone, but my heart rate kicks up a notch. Please be Lily. I press the button to answer. “Who is it?” “AMs. Reid.” “Oh, fuck no,” Zeke