Twenty-Two Unforgettable Hours by Jeannette Winters

Niko Rio
I was born and raised here. Tabiq is my home, or at least it used to be. I have spent too much time away. Now there is a disconnect, and I can’t figure out what it is.
All that I do is to benefit my country. Everyone can see that. Well, all except for one. Ovi Mayas is not afraid to voice her opinion and has the nerve to accuse me of no longer being loyal to our people.
Having her work for me has become problematic. I tell myself that I need her because of her skill set. But I could hire someone else to do the job. Someone who doesn’t challenge my decisions. Someone who isn’t so damn beautiful that it makes it impossible for me to think clearly when I’m around her.
I should fire her so that I can focus on what is important; running my business. But I can’t. It’s not just because of this powerful attraction, but now I’m starting to wonder if she is right. I thought I knew what I wanted, but she’s opened my eyes to what I need, and it’s her.
Trying to convince her of that was going to take a lot more than just telling her I love you. I need to prove that I’m the man she needs me to be. One who is loyal to Tabiq. One that is loyal to her.