#Chapter 27 Speech

“This event really is a brilliant idea,” Henry repeats as we walk down a hotel hallway with his entire campaign team. “Thanks for allowing me to use this charity gala and your seeming resurrection to illustrate my new policies on werewolf rights and public welfare. I think it will really make a difference.” I nod, smiling at him as we approach the conference room where everyone is already gathered for the gala. I sneak a peak at Henry, looking handsome in a classic tuxedo. Part of me wishes I hadn’t requested we keep our relationship professional after the kiss we shared. It’s the part of me that hasn’t had sex since the time Aaron used his Alpha voice on me. The dry spell is starting to grate on me. But I know it’s for the best. I still work for Henry, plus, as much as I feel I deserve a man like Henry Whitmore, I’m still worried that sex with him would mean something very different to him than it would to me. We turn the corner and the sounds of chatter from the conference