Zachariah, the boss, exuded an air of authority as he beckoned you into his office, yet there was a hint of something more beneath the surface. With a sudden, unexpected gesture, he pulled you towards him, his arms enveloping your waist. His voice, usually commanding, took on a low, raspy tone, filled with a mixture of desire and uncertainty. As he held you close, his grip tightened, betraying a vulnerability he seldom showed.