Later, the office was empty except for the two of them. Lena lingered near the window, city lights reflecting off her eyes. Ethan approached, his mind racing.
"Why are you so… impossible?" he asked quietly, voice edged with frustration and desire.
Lena tilted her head. "Impossible?"
"Yes. You challenge me. You tease me. You make me feel things I haven't felt in years."
Her lips curved, a teasing but soft smile. "And yet… you like it."
"I don't just like it," he said, stepping closer. "I want it. I want you."
She didn't pull away. Instead, she met his gaze steadily. The electricity between them was palpable, raw, and dangerous. And in that moment, Ethan realized he could no longer hide what he felt.