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“You’re driving back to Vancouver?” He sounds surprised, anxious even. “Would you like me to show you around?” he asks. I tear my eyes away from his scrutiny and stare blindly down at my knotted fingers. “Not to me.” His gaze is intense, all humor gone, and strange muscles deep in my belly clench suddenly. “It’s obvious, isn’t it?” I’m uncoordinated, scruffy, and I’m not blonde.
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“Why do you say that?” He tilts his head to one side, intrigued, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.
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“Though I’m not sure I’d fit in here.” Oh no. I’ll bear that in mind,” I murmur, confounded. “We run an excellent internship program here,” he says quietly. I just need to get through my final exams.” Which I should be studying for right now, rather than sitting in your palatial, swanky, sterile office, feeling uncomfortable under your penetrating gaze. I haven’t really thought beyond my finals. I shrug, thrown by his interest. Move to Seattle with Kate, find a job. “What are your plans after you graduate?” Where’s he going with this? He places his elbows on the arms of the chair and steeples his fingers in front of his mouth. I think that’s only fair.” His eyes are alight with curiosity. Double crap. “Please, don’t let me keep you from anything.” He frowns, and turns his attention back to me. He turns his head slowly to face her and raises his eyebrows. Please cancel my next meeting.”Īndrea hesitates, gaping at him. Grey, forgive me for interrupting, but your next meeting is in two minutes.” There’s a knock at the door, and Blonde Number Two enters. She’s not well.” My voice is weak and apologetic. Hang on, who’s supposed to be interviewing whom? His eyes burn into me, and I’m compelled to answer with the truth. “Did you volunteer to do this interview?” he asks, his voice deadly quiet. He rubs his chin in quiet deliberation, his gray eyes appraising me. It’s her extracurricular activity, not mine. I have nothing to do with the student paper. “Are you colleagues on the student paper?” Oh no. Kate- Miss Kavanagh- she compiled the questions.” Nervously, I tuck my loosened hair behind my ear. My heartbeat has accelerated, and my cheeks are heating up again. written here.” It’s the first time he’s said my name. “No, Anastasia, I’m not.” He raises his eyebrows, a cool gleam in his eyes. Why didn’t I employ some kind of filter before I read this straight out? How can I tell him I’m just reading the questions? Damn Kate and her curiosity! He inhales sharply, and I cringe, mortified. I’m not interested in extending my family beyond that.” I have a brother and a sister and two loving parents. “Have you had to sacrifice family life for your work?” “Sorry.” I squirm he’s made me feel like an errant child. “You’ve had to sacrifice family life for your work.” Yes, of course- if I’d known I was doing this interview, I would have done some research. “That’s a matter of public record, Miss Steele.” His tone is stern. Crap. “How old were you when you were adopted?” I stare at him, hoping he’s not offended. How much do you think that’s shaped the way you are?” Oh, this is personal. The temperature in the room is rising, or maybe it’s just me.
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Again, this is at odds with someone who wants to feed the world, so I can’t help thinking that we’re talking about something else, but I’m mystified as to what it is. “I am.” He smiles, but the smile doesn’t touch his eyes.