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I’ve learned it’s so much easier to be alone. I can just focus on my career, which is the one thing in my life that has never let me down. It’s what helped me find my way after losing Gran. It’s what brings me joy and purpose.
“Sounds like you dodged a bullet,” he says, his voice low.
I glance over at him, surprised by the empathy in his eyes. “You got that right. And it’s for the best. My sole focus right now is on building a successful career. Once I achieve my goals, maybe I’ll consider dating again. But for now, it’s much more trouble than it’s worth. I don’t want to be tied down or stuck with another ultimatum like Aaron’s.”
Cameron chuckles but otherwise stays quiet as we pull into the hotel parking lot. My stomach knots up, unsure if I’ve shared too much. I don’t usually talk about my personal life when I’m on the job, but he asked...
And it all came flooding out.
“I’ll walk you to your room,” he finally says.
“You don’t have to do that.”
He glances around as he pulls up under the awning of the luxury hotel. “It’s kind of late, and I feel responsible for ensuring you get back to your room safely.”
“Okay,” I say, my voice coming out quieter than I intended as he puts the car in park.
I climb out of the car before he can open the door for me again and lead the way into the hotel lobby, trying not to let his gesture get under my skin. He’s probably just that type—the kind of guy who wants to play “protective big brother” for every girl they come into contact with.
“Do you actually like this place?” he asks. “It feels like some weird kind of art museum…”
I glance over my shoulder at him as I smash the up button on the elevator. “I guess. A hotel is a hotel. As long as it’s clean, I don’t really care.”
“I see.” He chuckles, letting me step onto the platform first once the doors open. “That’s a very practical way of looking at it.”
“Are you surprised?” I raise a brow at him as a grin sweeps across his face.
“Yeah. I thought all social media influencers were into luxury.”
I laugh and then smooth out my dress. His eyes follow my hands and then dart away, quickly diverting to the elevator wall. My face flushes with heat, but I don’t let myself turn it into anything.
“After you.” He places his hand on the threshold as I step through.
I nod and make a beeline for my hotel room, my heart beating unevenly in my chest. It might’ve just been a small moment, but the way he was looking at me had me flustered.
I cannot let myself be attracted to Cameron.
That would be bad.
Bad for work. And bad for my heart.
“This is me.” I clear my throat as I come to the door, fishing out my hotel key card.
“Are you staying here long term? Or are you going to move to an apartment or something?” Cameron’s question catches me by surprise.
I look up at him, seeing genuine curiosity in his eyes. “I think I’m going to just stay here for now. The Glaciers are paying for it.” I shrug. “Although, I do have a meeting with them next week to see how things are going—they said we’d discuss housing then, based on what I think your case needs.”
He makes a face. “My case? You make it sound like I’m a criminal.”
I can’t stop the giggle from slipping past my throat and out my mouth. “Maybe when you drive.”
“You’re never going to let that go, are you?” He laughs as I swipe the key card and push the door open. “Goodnight, Nila.”
I turn, his deep, husky voice jarring my senses. His gaze is locked on me, and it takes all I have not to stare at his slightly parted lips.
But I stop myself.
Business and pleasure don’t mix.
