"Come in."

His tone tells me everything I need to know. Time to discuss business. The messier, the better in his mind. I raise my chin as best I can and strut into his office, not bothering to sit down.

"Vanessa my dear," He clicks his tongue and shakes his head as he rises from his desk to come meet me, "Why the sour face?"

"I'm supposed to be off in Japan, you know this, you promised me the time off."

I don't hide my anger, and he doesn't hide his amusement. Seeing the smirk on his face as I angrily put my hands on my hips, I want to hit him.

"Now you know I wouldn't call you in if it wasn't important. No one else can pull of this job. It requires a certain..." He steps closer, I can feel his breath as he takes my chin in his hand, "Finesse."

"Ask Miriam." I snap.

"Miriam? She can barely hold her gun, let alone pull of a heist."

He starts laughing at me. I hate it when he does that.

"What do you want Mateo? I'd really like to be on a plane right now, but I'm not... So cut to the chase."

He steps back, all cockiness gone. For now. Sitting back at his desk he pushes a file to me.

"The Wishing Star. Ever hear of it?"

Of course I have. Every thief who knows their jewels knows the Wishing Star. I shrug, "It's a well known piece. So what?"

"It's coming to New York," His words grab my attention as I yank the file closer, "It'll be here next week."

As I read the file I see when the jewel is to arrive, how much security it will have, who will be guarding it, everything I need to know. The Wishing Star is the second largest diamond in the world, it travels all the time and is the prime target for any thief or agency.

"You want me to steal The Wishing Star?" I laugh as I read the file.

He nods, "You're the best at your job, there's no question there. Why not hire the best? The diamond will be here for three days and then it's being shipped to Hong Kong. It's supposed to be on display at the Marsfield Museum of Art, in the 'Jewels of the World' collection. Can you pull this off?"

"It says it arrives tomorrow, cutting it kind of close, aren't we? Do you think we have time to pull this off" I shove the file back at him. He likes when I play hard to get in these situations, and if I pretend I'm not interested I usually get a better cut.

"I can provide you a team if you need it."

I burst into an uncontrollable laughter, "A team? For me? You know I hate teaming up, and on such short notice no one would be able to be of use!"

He waves his hand dismissively at me, "Do what you see fit, but we've been asked to acquire it, big payday."

"Then I can go on my trip? You know I've been planning it for months now."

The grin returns, "I'm a little hurt you didn't invite me, we have fun on trips together Vanessa. And why Japan? Why not Italy? We could go together," He looks me up and down, "I could show you a good time."

I won't lie, the teasing is fun, but the attitude not so much.

"Mateo, last time I went to Italy, I almost got shot stealing something for you. Japan is beautiful! It's such a vibrant, beautiful place with such a fascinating history!"

We both rise to our feet, he looks amused whereas I'm sure I look steaming mad.

"I think you're a little wound today Vanessa, maybe you should stay and relax."

Oh I'm wound, just not the wound he wants. Some part of me can't help but consider his offer, I could use a moment for stress relief. He can see me debating his offer and steps forward, gently running his warm hands down the curve of my neck.

"Oh, mia bella, let me make you feel good."

His whispers feel so luxurious against my skin as he lowers his lips to my shoulder. Of course he pulled out the big guns, he knows I go weak when he speaks Italian.

"Mateo," I groan as he runs his hands down my hips, "I need to get to work, I need to unpack, I need..."

"You need to keep those soft lips shut and on me."

My body heats up as he turns me to face him. Pulling me close, my hips press to his as passion fills his eyes. He hits the button on his desk and I can hear his office door lock.

"Mateo, we shouldn't be doing this..."

He pays no mind as he smashes his lips to mine and my body surrenders. In the five years I've worked with Mateo, we've never been able to keep our hands off each other. I have little doubt that he wants us to be more but it will never happen, although I won't deny he's an incredible partner, in bed and in crime.

"Mateo," I plead as he wraps his hands around my waist and lifts me to his desk. He wastes no time lifting my tight shirt off of me!

"Beg me Vanessa, beg me to take you!" His teeth run over the skin of my neck as he hands run over my lacey, sinful bralette.

"Not here, what if someone catches us?" I can't fight the moan that follows as he hands grope me.

His laugh makes the area between my legs melt. "You weren't worried about that during the stakeout in Moscow, now were you?"

My brain stops working as I let my hands travel over him, pulling at his clothes hoping they'll just disappear. A moan escapes me, I can feel his body go rigid with excitement.

He starts pulling his clothes off as I do the same, of course I already have less to remove but neither of us lack speed or enthusiastic.

His entire body is hard against mine as he pushes me back on his desk and runs his tongue up my stomach and between my breasts.

"Hai un sapore così dolce," His voice vibrates over my skin, my body starts pulling him in as he taunts me with his seductive language, "Mio caro, mia dea, ohhh..."

"Mateo," I sound so desperate it hurts, "Stop teasing me, please..."

"Una bocca così carina," He growls, "Can I have you now?"

My hands travel to his face and pull him close as I nod and feel his arms wrap around me and pull us close. I let out a cry as our bodies collide and connect. His strong arms pull me close as our bodies move and our moans fill the air.

I feel the sweat building on my body as he hands travel over my bottom and my breasts. He continues to whisper in my ear in Italian, keeping the heat between my legs alive. My whole body tenses with pleasure as his hand wraps around my neck and grips me tightly.

"Now who's in charge, mia bella?"

Five years. Five years and he never forgets what buttons to push and he never ceases to amaze me.

His body pounds against mine as I dig my nails into his back and call out his name. I hope his office is soundproof.

"Tell me when baby, tell me when you want it!"

He lays me flat on the desk, pinning my arms above my head as he speeds up. My body is screaming for more and I can feels my insides twisting in the best ways.

"Oh Mateo, just like that!" I cry out.

I see the smile spread over his face. He's proud of himself. He loves the thrill, the power, and I love how the power looks on him.

"Tell me when," He groans as he presses our hips together, "God I want to finish you off, let me baby."

My body is reaching its peak, I know I won't hold out much longer if he keeps it up like this.

"Don't stop," My body squirms uncontrollably with pleasure, "I'm almost there Mateo, take me all the way! Oh, you feel amazing!"

He brings himself down to my level and bites the top of my breast, making my whole body jerk and my back arch. I let out a long Moab as my body tenses, my release flooding through me. He goes tense as well as my body squeezes him. Together our bodies finish themselves off and we relax against each other.

His hands stay firm, holding me down. Neither of us move as we try to catch our breathes. His deep, blue eyes stare intensely at me, watching in amusement as my now sensitive body squirms and begs for more.

"Now that was more like Moscow," He sounds rough and worn and it only makes me want him again.

Slowly he rises, not separating our bodies as he ever so slightly runs a finger down over my left breast, teasing my nipple along his path down my stomachs and between my legs where our bodies stay connected and he stays very firm. I let out a squeak and twitch at his touch, but he only finds that more amusing.

"You're so enticing when you move like that. What's to stop me from a round two?" He continues to taunt me and play with me, making me moan and beg.

"Nothing is stopping you," I bite my lip and fight another cry, "If you want more then take it Mateo! Please, please don't let it stop."

"You're cute when you say please," He slowly slips away from me, "I think I'll enjoy this sight a minute longer, but save this energy for after our payday."

My body twitches in anticipation, the exposure of the cold air making me move and almost dance on his desk. We both love the game, and so I stay as he dresses himself and watches me.

My body is slow to relax and even slower to accept that nothing else is happening, but once my little show is over I gather my clothes and dress myself.

Mateo slaps my ass one last time as I grab the file and prepare to leave his office.

"The things I'd do to that ass, is there no way I can convince you to come to Italy with me for a week? I'll make it worth your while."

I strut to the door, waiting for him to unlock it. When he does, I flash him my most devious smile.

"And take the fun out of the chase? Why would I do that?"

I leave him sitting there as I march from the building, file in hand. I'm already forming a plan, and the chase will definitely be something to look forward to.