Sydney sat at her desk, twirling her pen between her fingers absentmindedly as she waited for Paxton to finish up some files. She couldn't help but let her thoughts drift to their chiselled jawline, his piercing blue eyes, and his infectious laugh.

She had always had a bit of a crush on him, but lately, it had become all-consuming. She found herself daydreaming about him during meetings and staying late just to catch a glimpse of him leaving the office. It was like she couldn't escape his allure.

But as much as she was drawn to him, she also knew that they had important work to do.

They were tasked...