Chapter 1: opening day

Finally it's opening day for my new art gallery. I only just moved here to Seattle a few months ago leaving my old life behind in New York.

Siting at my desk in my cozy little office admiring the photo of my dad next to my lap top.

I wouldn't be here if it weren't for him. I take a deep breath and as if he could read my thoughts my phone buzzes.

Willow: hi dad.

Robert: hi honey you ready for your big day?

Willow: I am, thank you for sending the last of my pieces from the old gallery they arrived just in time.

Robert: I'm glad to hear. Now honey there's something I need to tell you.

Before my dad could finish there's a knock on the door.

Erika my assistant comes barging in all flushed fanning her self like a southern bell.

Erika: Willow there is a beyond words godly hope you have a change of underwear make you wet at first glance Hercules of a man here to see you.

With embarrassment that my father just heard what she said I tell my dad I'll call him back and quickly hang up with laughter.

Erika is a no filter tell it like it is Beautiful women. Shes not just my assistant but my dearest and only friend since moving here.

Willow: who is he?

Erika: tall dark and get ready to change those panties hun cuz....

Willow: Erika!!

I cut her off and as if I couldn't be more embarrassed that my dad heard Erika's description of this mystery man there's another knock on the already slightly open door and OMG Erika was not exaggerating.

I inhaled sharply at the sight of the very tall, dark haired, slightly rugged, well built under that fitted black suit, drop dead gorgeous man.

With a sly smile that says he just heard everything and knows it to be true. He walks right in with an extended hand introducing him self.

Liam: Miss. Grayson, Mr. Davers

Eagle eye security.

I hold out my hand staring like a star struck lusting teenager, and sure enough the second his fingers grip mine for a shake tingles shoot through my core creating an instant warmth and wetness to my lady part.

Willow: uh.. Willow. How can I be of assistance Mr. Davers.

Erika gives a dramatic wink and smirk as she darts out the door.

Liam: please call me Liam. I was hired by Mr. Robert Grayson for security detail tonight.

Willow: I'm sorry. What?

Liam: I own and operate eagle-eye security. Your father? Mr.Robert Grayson hired me to run security for tonight's opening of your gallery.

Willow: Why?

But before Liam could answer, my phone buzzes again and again its my dad. This must be what he was trying to tell

Me earlier.

I hold a finger up to Liam excusing my self for a second while I took my dads call.

Willow: Dad! why?

Robert: honey with everything that happened this past year and the publicity your new gallery got? I as a concerned father who is thousands of miles away and unable to protect you had no choice.

Willow: dad it's really not necessary!

Robert: Willow! It is! I love you and you know I would do anything to keep you safe. Besides It's already a done deal with Mr.Davers services.

Willow: Ok dad. I Love you too.

inhaling deeply I turn my chair around facing Liam Who was siting there all James Bond like with his perfect black hair and beautiful blue eyes and charming smile.

I bite the inside of my lip then force a smile.

Willow: well Mr. Daver...uh Liam. I still don't think this is necessary but since my dad already hired you I guess we're stuck with each other.

Liam: looks like it. I will be back with my team at 5 to set up.

Willow: TEAM?

Liam: yes a team. We cover all the bases, security cameras, entrances and exits, all floors and of course I personally will be the one stuck with you.

I let out a laugh

Willow: hah. Do you guys like draw straws or something to see who gets to be the personal baby sitter?

Liam: sometimes but it's my company and this time I wasn't about to let any one else have the position of protecting you Willow.

He says in a low sexy voice and a raised brow as he gets up and heads for the door.

Liam: I will see you at 5pm.

He heads out the door then peeks back in.

Liam: Out of curiosity Miss. Grayson did I meet any of Erikas expectations?

He winks with the biggest seducing grin. At first embarrassment strikes me but as I remember to breath I smile seductively back thinking about the underwear comment Erika made.

Willow: wouldn't you like know. Mr. Davers?

I giggle like a school girl while he gives a low growl with a slight chuckle and leaves.