I froze in my tracks, my heart pounding wildly in my chest. I had thought Dalton hadn’t noticed me, but the deep, commanding sound of his voice shattered that illusion. Slowly, I turned around, locking eyes with him. His expression was stern, but there was a flicker of curiosity in his gaze that made me feel as though he were scrutinizing every inch of me.My mind raced, scrambling for an excuse, for something—anything to say. But the words wouldn’t come. Panic surged within me, making my heart beat faster, as if it might leap out of my chest. I opened my mouth, but nothing came out. I felt trapped under his gaze, helpless and exposed."Come here." His voice sliced through the thick tension in the room, the simple command carrying an undeniable weight. I felt it in my bones, an unspoken authority that I couldn’t ignore. He was seated at his desk, still holding the marker, but his focus was already on the file in front of him, his attention unwavering.I hesitated, unsure of how to mov
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