Andrew was not a man ruled by lust, but he could not help it. After all, Luna truly was an extraordinary woman. Their relationship now existed in a gray area, but it had become an unspoken understanding between them, an open secret.
The moment they entered the office, Luna locked the door behind them.
Andrew smirked. "Is that really necessary? We're not having an affair."
Luna let out a sigh of relief and tried to look composed. "I value my privacy. Keeping the door locked is just a habit."
Andrew circled her office once and asked, "So, what should we do next?"
Luna pressed her lips together. "First, tell me… Do you have any actual business at military headquarters?"
Andrew shook his head. "Nothing really. I just happened to drop by to see you. I don't know why, but I suddenly wanted to come. Maybe because I missed you."
Luna's heart skipped a beat, an indescribable warmth filling her. Even so, she refused to show it on her face. "I'll… pour you some water first."
Just as she turned to get the water, an arm wrapped tightly around her waist. Her breathing immediately became erratic as she hurriedly said, "Don't!"
Unfortunately, Andrew had already pulled her close.
Luna felt annoyed. He had been sitting several feet away just a second ago, so how did he suddenly appear right behind her? Clearly, he had planned this.
"Andrew, this is my workplace. It's not appropriate," she mumbled softly.
Andrew leaned close and blew warm air against her ear, his voice low and husky. "And why exactly isn't it appropriate? It's not like I'm going to do anything to you."
Luna's ears tingled, her heart crawling with a mix of nerves and heat. Her voice trembled. "You know I don't like… this…"
Andrew cut her off with a chuckle. "I know. You don't like surprise attacks, and you don't like it when I flirt too recklessly, right?"
Luna hummed quietly, being all shy.
Andrew let her go. "Since you don't like it, I won't push it. I'm a gentleman, after all."
He pondered for a moment and waved her over. "Come here. I have something important to tell you."
Since he sounded serious, Luna's face immediately tightened as she stepped closer. "Tell me."
Andrew smiled. "Closer."
Luna frowned slightly, sensing something was off. She tried to pull back, but it was already too late.
Andrew wrapped his arm around her waist again, as fast as lightning.
Luna was furious. "Didn't you say you wouldn't mess with me?"
However, seeing her panic made the heat he had just suppressed flare up again. "Yeah, I was in a gentlemanly mood for a second. But I can't help it… You look way too tempting."
Luna turned her head away, exposing her fair, slender neck. "W-What are you trying to do?"

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Rising from the Ashes (Andrew)
The author is insanely inconsistent with Christina's character. She was loyal enough to withstand torture until she fainted, and refused to call Andrew when she was kidnapped (even though it was out of a misplaced sense of protectiveness due to her lack of trust in him). This shows that despite her family being trash (other than Dougals), she is at least a good peson at heart. Then she suddenly turns into someone spiteful and evil simply because the author is no longer intersted in patching them back up, and has decided to set him up with Lauren and Fran. That's his choice, but at least be consistent....
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Great story.. One of my favorite.. Please more update.. Thanks.....
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Why there is no update for last two days??...
Brilliant piece of work. I am enjoying the novel. The only problem is that it is taking longer to update more chapters....