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used to getting his way, for sure, and he didn’t seem like the kind of guy I wanted to cross. I wasn’t scared of him, but I was slightly turned on by the powerful essence he exuded. If Alex Smith told you to do something, you did it. End of story.
              I arrived at work five minutes early and, before I headed inside, checked my makeup one last time. I hadn’t done anything fancy, but it looked nice. My hair was neatly dried and straightened, falling just past my shoulders. I got out of my car and straightened my skirt self-consciously. Would I ever get used to wearing skirts, blouses, and heels? Sigh.
              “Good morning, Isabelle,” I greeted the receptionist when I entered the Smith and Smith offices. She barely looked up and instead mumbled something I could only imagine meant, “Why, good morning Elizabeth. How are you doing today? Welcome back for your first full day of work!”
              I paused for a moment before pushing the door to the hallway, but after taking a deep breath, I was ready. I headed down the hall and entered Alex’s waiting room, the one where I’d be working. The waiting room was empty, so I walked over to his office door to see if he was in yet. I knocked gently but there was no answer, so I pushed on the door. It didn’t budge. With the door firmly locked, I supposed Alex wasn’t in yet, so I made myself comfortable at my own desk.
              It was a large, full sized desk. It was the type of desk you’d see in a movie, not the type of desk you’d have in your home. It almost felt too big. There was a computer on the desk, along with a small jar of pens. The left side of the desk had “Inbox” and “Outbox” trays where I would presumably put important documents for Alex. I opened the top drawer, which revealed absolutely nothing. It was empty. The drawers on the side of the desk were also empty.
              “It’s not much, but you’ll make it your own, I’m sure.”
              I glanced up hastily at the sound of Alex’s voice. I hadn’t even heard him come in. I paused for a second and subconsciously bit my lower lip. Damn, did he look good. His freshly pressed suit highlighted all his best features and brought his eyes more than anything. I felt like a hungry wolf devouring him with my own eyes, so I quickly blinked and looked down at my hands.
              “Good morning, Alex.”
              “How was your evening, Elizabeth?”
              “It was fine. Yours?” I looked up and met his eyes again, surprised to find that he had been staring at me the entire time and had the faintest hit of a grin.
              “It was fine. Shall we get started? Please, come into my office.”
              I followed Alex as he unlocked the door to his office and settled in at his desk. I made myself comfortable in one of the chairs in front of his desk as he explained what he needed from me today. It seemed that most of what I would be doing would vary based on which clients Alex had appointments with.
              “Most of my clients need basic legal documents made: wills, Power of Attorneys, and so on. Occasionally I will litigate a divorce or assist with criminal charges, but I primarily handle estates and real estate legal issues. My father,” Alex continued, leaning back in his chair, “solely handles divorces.”
              “Why divorce?” I asked.
              “Because he is divorced, and thinks it was the best thing that ever happened to him,” Alex said simply.
              “If you ask me, the best thing would have been not getting married in the first place.”
              Alex raised an eyebrow at me and I quickly apologized. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean your parents shouldn’t have