Page 112 of The Charmer

"I actually woke up thinking about it."

"I figured you might."

Seeing her naked body in my bed was exquisite. It was all I wanted. But she was still recovering.

"I have another idea," I told her. "Do you want to go out on the patio for breakfast?"

"I love that patio. But wait, why? Julian, why aren't you looking at me?"

"You're completely naked, and you look fucking fantastic. Babe, I’m trying not to jump you."

"Oh, I see where this is going. Far be it from me to tempt you. Let me just take a bite, and then I'll put on clothes."

"I'll wait for you downstairs on the patio and set everything up."

She snorted. "You really have no self-restraint, huh?"

"Not at all," I assured her as I looked at her from the corner of my eye. She was standing next to the bed, feet planted wide, hands on her hips. Her breasts were on full display.

Fucking hell, she was doing this on purpose. Her grin told me as much.

She giggled, and I took in a deep breath. "Woman."

"Okay, I got it. I got it. I'll dress quickly."

"Good."

I went downstairs and got the patio ready; I didn't use it nearly as much as I should, but I could see why Georgie liked it. I made a coffee for myself, but by the time I returned, she was already sitting outside, eyes closed, chin tilted up. The sun was shining on her face. I wanted to frame this moment. She fit so damn well here in my house.

She opened her eyes, glancing at me. "I love this morning."

I loved having her here more than I could explain. I wanted to keep her here. How insane was that?

I sat down on the other chair, drinking my coffee.

"No breakfast for you?" she asked.

"I'm not hungry."

She'd already eaten half of her toast.

"Do you want more?"

She shook her head. "No, let's not push it."

I sipped my coffee again, and then my phone vibrated. The family group had quite a few messages. I'd put it on silent yesterday, so I just scrolled through all of them and grinned.

"What is it?" Georgie asked.

I looked up at her. "Right, I forgot. My family is having brunch today at the mansion."

She blinked. "When do you have to be there?"

I stared at her. "We. I'd like you to come with me, Georgie."

"The mansion is one of your restaurants?”

"No, that's the house where they all live."

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