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been together for nine years. “I’ll be right up,” he added, nodding to his cup. “I think I’ll trade Luke’s favorite for something else. What’s in the Naughty Surprise?”
    “Lots of sinful things.” She winked and adjusted her briefcase strap. “For those under twelve, that is. I’ll see you up there.”
    “See you …” Drew’s voice trailed as he watched her walk away. Her long blond hair was pulled back in a sleek ponytail. He loved this longer hairstyle on her. She’d always worn her hair just below her shoulders the entire time they were together. This new look was very sexy.
    He turned and glanced back at the doll, his gaze zooming in on the Happily Ever After logo stamped on the bottom right of the bright blue package. Would things have been different this year if he had fought a little harder for his happily ever after with Lauren or if he hadn’t relocated to Tokyo?
    He jumped off the stool and headed back to the second floor where he returned the doll and proceeded toward the elevators that would take him up to the executive offices. Figuring out what his heart really wanted would have to wait. He cracked his knuckles. First he needed to save his ass.
    • • •
    Lauren stirred the silky white creamer into her paper coffee cup and reached for the sugar. Her heart was still racing a mile a minute from the sight of Drew, and she really didn’t need any caffeine. At least, not for the next couple of weeks.
    “Looks like you and I have the same need this morning.”
    Her heart stopped for a second at the insinuation, before she realized it was delivered by the wrong twin. “Hey, Luke.”
    Having Drew and Luke both in the office was seriously going to mess with her head. Not only were they identical in features, but both were sporting tans. She poured a cup of coffee into a bright red JDL mug and handed it to him. “You need this, too?”
    “You know it.” He reached for the sugar container and let it roll out.
    “Cream?” She handed him the basket containing individual creamers.
    “No, I’m good.”
    “How are you doing?” His voice softened, and she knew what he was really asking. How was she coping with the latest news involving Drew and Olivia? No one needed to say the actual words for her to realize they were together.
    “I’m fine.” She locked his eyes with his, but immediately looked away. “I guess that time alone Drew and I need isn’t going to happen, is it?”
    He patted her shoulder. “Don’t be so sure. This is the season for believing.”
    She laughed sarcastically and lowered her voice. “That Olivia will disappear to New Jersey.”
    “Whatever’s going on with them isn’t going to last. Trust me. I’ll make sure you and my brother get the time alone you need.”
    She hoped Luke was right about Drew and Olivia, but she wasn’t so sure. She also wondered what he had up his sleeve to give her some quality time with Drew. If yesterday were any indication, Olivia would be sticking to him like glue.
    Lauren sipped her coffee and changed the subject. “So how was your night?”
    “It was fine. Still can’t believe what Kate’s mom and Dad did.” He stirred his coffee and took a long drink.
    “And now you’re getting married on Christmas Eve,” she added.
    He nodded. “My bride-to-be is a bit stressed out, but I think I’ve come up with a plan.”
    “A plan?”
    “A two-week one.” He winked. “I think you’re going to like it.” Walking over to a small table where an assortment of fresh doughnuts had been placed, he selected a glazed one. Of all the Cannon men, Luke had always been the one with a sweet tooth. Whenever he had visited Drew and her in Los Angeles, she’d always made it a point to stock their kitchen’s pantry with a few extra sweets.
    “I’m intrigued …”
    “It’s a good one.” He grew serious, glancing down at his watch. “But first I need to have a conversation with my mirror image. Have you seen him?”
    “He was in