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me, I brushed my lips against hers. “But let’s leave the dominating behavior for later…preferably when we’re in bed.”
    “Mmmm…that sounds like a great idea.”
    “Are you going to show me around your office? How are things going?”
    “Sure. I need to talk to you, anyway. I think we have a slight problem. One I should have thought of ages ago.” Jade knew me by now. I didn't do problems.

    “That’s it?” I mused, leaning against her desk, trying to hide my amusement.
    “Oliver, if any of these men find out that I’m with you, it’ll make you a target. I stole from them.”
    “At someone else’s request,” I pointed out. “I don’t understand why you’re so worried.”
    “Some of these people were politicians and businessmen. What if we run into them? Not to mention the crime lords and drug dealers. Here I was worrying about Sonia—I mean Jennifer—when there was a even bigger threat.”
    “I saw your mission files before I came for you in San Francisco. There were only ten men dangerous enough that I needed to put a tracker on them.”  
    “Y...you put a tracker on them? All ten of them?” she gasped.
    “I needed to make sure you were safe once you were free of The Seductors, Jade. You really don’t need to worry, okay? There were a few that easily took a pay off , so I didn’t bother putting a tracker on them . I’ve spoken to the Politicians that you’re concerned about, too.”
    “When?”
    “Before London,” I smirked, taking a sip of water. Did she really think I would have let any of those assholes near her again? Watching her with Mr. Stone in San Francisco was more than enough for me. I didn’t want any of her past catching up with her again…ever!
    “Jesus, Oliver! Why didn’t you tell me? I’ve been going out of my mind! I was trying to work out a way of telling you so you didn’t freak out!”
    “I’m sorry. It must have slipped my mind. I’ve also set restrictions with the press.  I don’t want your face all over newspapers and gossip magazines now that you've snapped up the hottest bachelor in New York.”
    She gave me a look of disbelief before speaking. “That ego of yours is showing again.”
    “You love my ego,” I replied huskily, pulling on her bottom lip with my teeth. “If you give me the names of the men you’re concerned about, I can match it with my own list. I don’t want to miss any threats, either.”
    “Why are you so smart?” she glared in a teasing manner. “I’ve only just thought of this and you’re already way ahead.”
    “I’m just perfect,” I winked with a smug smirk. “Now, what time are you clocking out? I have this urge to be alone with you.”
    “Let me get my bag. I suddenly have that urge, too.”
    “Do you think you’ll stay working for General Johnson?” I asked once we were in the hotel room.
    “I do enjoy the work. It’s something I know, which is a plus .”
    “You can do anything you want, Beautiful. You name it and I’ll make it happen.” Jade had a troubled look on her face. “What’s wrong?”
    “Don’t take this the wrong way, but I need to do this on my own. You’ve been amazing, Oliver, but I don’t want you to pay to get me my dream job. I want to work for it. I really do love working for General Johnson. Monitoring The Seductors is something I’m good at. I really feel like I can make a difference there. It’s still a little daunting having to make my own decisions again, though.”
    “I want you to be happy. Whatever you decide to do, I’ll support you.”
    All I wanted was her happiness. Leaving The Seductors the way she did, I knew it had taken its toll on her. Jade hadn’t even been able to see her friends yet, and I knew how hard that was for her. It was too risky for the moment, but it hadn’t been completely ruled out. Technically, she was in charge of them now so there was no rule against meeting up with them. We were just being cautious.  
    “Mmm…I’ve missed you.”