CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN – SABOTAGE BY THE CEO

Karina let herself into Eric's apartment with the spare key he had given her, feeling utterly drained after another demanding day with Lexi. She toed off her shoes and padded through the living room towards the bedroom, hoping to find Eric already home. Sure enough, she spotted him seated at his desk, hunched over his laptop with his brow furrowed in concentration. Karina felt a pang of regret that he was still working even this late in the evening. "Hey you," she called out softly, not wanting to startle him. Eric glanced up, his tense expression immediately melting into a warm smile when he saw her. "Karina, hey. I didn't hear you come in." He pushed back from the desk and stood, crossing the room in a few strides to envelop her in a tight embrace. Karina melted into his solid form, breathing in his familiar, comforting scent. "Long day?" Eric murmured, dropping a kiss on the top of her head. Karina gave a muffled groan of agreement against his chest. "The longest. You would no