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out.”
    In answer, he shut my door, then gestured toward one of the chairs in front of my desk. “We’re talking about this.”
    Maintaining a calm demeanor even as my heart pounded against my ribcage, I sat and crossed my arms. “Looks like I don’t have a choice, boss .”
    He sat with his elbows on his knees, and leaned toward me. “What can I do to make this right?”
    Not look so hot, for starters. “You shouldn’t have kissed me.”
    His mouth twitched. “You told me to.”
    My eyes narrowed. “If you’d mentioned you were the job thief, I wouldn’t have.”
    “Look, I get why you’re upset.” He raked a hand through his hair, tousling it in a sexy way. “But we have to work together. Unless, whatever you have going on with Madison McKenzie is happening sooner rather than later.”
    My stomach knotted. “Did you say anything to the partners?”
    “No.” He met my eyes. “What you told me was personal, not business. I’m not going to repeat any of it.”
    That was actually decent of him. “Charlie let me work independently.”
    He nodded. “I know. We had a meeting and he spoke very highly of you.”
    I shook my head. “Then why are you requesting these detailed reports on my file? I know what a case is worth. It’s counter-productive when you have me spend time writing a report listing jury verdicts in lawsuits similar to the Somerset case.”
    He took a deep breath, then let it out slowly. “I’m not trying to micromanage you. I trust you to handle the case, but need you to document the file more thoroughly.”
    My shoulders tensed. “Whatever you say.”
    “Thank you.” His mouth curved upward, and he straightened. “Give this a chance before you condemn me.”
    I stared at him, waiting for him to blink, or turn away. No such luck. “Are we finished?”
    “Not by a long shot.” He tilted his chair back so far the front two legs were off the ground. “In fact, I’m not leaving this office until the ice is broken.”
    I glanced at my watch. “It’s after five and I still have quite a bit of work to finish up.”
    He crossed his arms, then bobbed his chair up and down.
    I snatched a paper from my in-box, and scanned the copy invoice waiting for my approval to be paid. Uh-huh. Yep. Looked like we definitely needed those copies Sarah ordered. Was this guy stubborn or what?
    “If this is going to take awhile, I’m ordering take-out.” Ryan pulled a cell phone from his pants pocket. “Despite my obvious good nature, I can turn grouchy if I don’t eat regular meals. Sushi sound good to you?”
    The corners of my mouth turned downward at the mention of my favorite food. My eyes narrowed as I wondered who had sold me out.
    His hazel eyes peered into mine. “Come on, Jill. I’m waving the white flag here.”
    I blew out a breath, having no choice but to relent. He was, after all, my boss. And the greatest kisser of all time. . . “Fine. But you’re buying.”
    “Agreed.” Ryan stood, then studied me.
    My eyes widened. “What now?”
    “I have a feeling we’re going to need a bit of saké.” He flashed a grin. “On second thought, let’s go out. I hear there’s a great place at 5 th and L.”
    Takeshi! That was my all time favorite sushi restaurant. I frowned. Sarah would have some serious explaining to do.

Chapter Four
    At Ryan’s insistence, I ordered for both of us. I chose a variety of sushi and my mouth watered as I pictured the small rolls of rice with crab or tuna nesting in the middle. Sushi and my favorite restaurant—what more could a woman ask for? I glanced across the table at Ryan and my heart did that jumping thing that sent shivers down to my toes. But I reminded myself this wasn’t a date.
    “Thanks for ordering.” Ryan picked up his chopsticks and fiddled with them. “How much sushi will I have to buy until you like me?”
    The corners of my mouth rose. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Midnight snack. “There isn’t enough in the world.”
    “Harsh.” He