A Cupid's Work is Never Done

Ally leaned on the bookcase and watched Bain walk down the hall. He had the nicest ass she had ever seen. Most men at the paper wore jeans. Not Bain. He wore wool pants that cupped that amazing butt and made her legs weak.

What an incredible male animal. She had no doubt he would be an animal where it counted most...in bed.

She'd give up three month's clothing allowance to find out.

"You're drooling," a feminine voice said behind her.

Ally turned her head to see her friend and co-worker, Michaela Ware. "Hey, Mike."

"I see you're admiring the newest employee again."

"What's not to admire? Intense blue eyes, a body like a Greek god. And that hair! A thick black mane that I would love to bury my fingers in. Isn't he the most gorgeous man you've ever seen?"

"Actually, no. I have Jax, remember?"

Everyone at the paper knew Mike and Jax were a couple and loved each other deeply. Ally was happy for her friend, but also jealous that she didn't have someone who loved her that deeply. She sighed. "That's right, Mike, rub it in. I don't have a hunk to go home to at night. I'm completely alone."

"You could get a cat."

"It's not the same."

Mike giggled and Ally joined her. She had always liked Mike, but their friendship had blossomed after Mike became involved with Jax. Love had definitely made the once shy redhead come out of her shell. Mike was more outgoing now and dressed differently. Her clothes no longer hid her voluptuous figure, but enhanced it.

"Do you want some advice?" Mike asked.

Ally straightened and faced her friend. "Sure."

"Don't give up. If you truly care about him, do not give up."

Easier said than done when Bain barely looked at her, much less spoke to her. He'd been here eight days. Ally would bet he hadn't said more than eight words to her. A word a day didn't lead up to a relationship. "Sometimes a gal has to realize there is no chance of getting what she wants."

Mike cocked her head and made a tsking sound. "I never thought of you as a quitter, Ally."

She couldn't believe Mike would say something like that. "I am not a quitter."

"Then why are you giving up on Bain? Go after him. Make him notice you."

"What am I supposed to do...stick my boobs in his face? What little bit of boobs I have, anyway. You could stick your boobs in his face and he would notice. I wasn't blessed with your...endowment."

"You're a resourceful woman. You'll think of something to get his attention."