*William*

I normally enjoyed flying on my jet, but heading in the opposite direction of Lily made me edgy, though I tried to put it down to the time change and a lack of sleep. Who was I kidding? She was on my mind the entire flight.

Until now, nothing had happened between us. I thought I could still keep things amicable and businesslike if needed. The idea of starting something with her terrified me because I knew it would be all or nothing—that and the fact that ...