Chapter One Gavin James put down his coffee and looked out over the Dallas skyline. From the top floor of the Black Oak Oil building, he could practically see all the way to Fort Worth. He knew the view well. The same buildings and trees, the same smog hanging over the same traffic jam this time of morning. Even the coffee was the same, just like every other morning. He rose long before the sun, nightmares chasing away any semblance of peaceful sleep. He always gave up and, after a punishing run, came in to the office. His employees thought he was dedicated, but the truth was he had nothing better to do. His only reason for smiling anymore was the one person he must stay far, far away from. Hannah Craig. Yeah, you did such a great job staying way far away from her, you idiot. You hired her as your admin. Way to keep the girl safe. She’s a whole twenty feet away from you eight plus hours a day. Good going, James. The phone ringing on his desk interrupted his nasty inner monologue. “Hey, bro, I’m going to be a little bit late.” Gavin’s brother Slade yawned as he spoke. “What a surprise. Another late night at the club?” Maybe Hannah wasn’t the only one who made Gavin smile. He couldn’t