LOVE IN THE SHADOWS

The late afternoon sun filtered through the tall windows of the headquarters, casting long shadows across the room where Marcus and Evelyn had spent countless hours strategizing and planning. The atmosphere was heavy with the weight of their responsibilities, but beneath that weight lay a burgeoning relationship that neither had fully acknowledged yet.

As the last of the team filtered out for the day, Evelyn lingered behind, her heart racing. Marcus sat at the edge of the table, going over the day’s plans, but he could feel her presence—the electric tension in the air that seemed to draw them together. He looked up, meeting her gaze.

“Are you staying late again?” he asked, a teasing smile tugging at his lips.

“Maybe,” she replied, her voice soft but steady. “I have a few things I want to finish up before tomorrow.”

Marcus tilted his head, a playful glint in his eyes. “Or maybe you just want an excuse to spend more time with me?”

Evelyn laughed lightly, the sound warm and inviting. “G
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