Chapter 79

Mia

When I woke the next morning, it was to James kissing my cheek. His warm breath seductively caressed my skin as I stirred and fluttered my eyes open.

“Good morning, sleepyhead,” he whispered.

I reluctantly groaned and asked softly, “James?”

“Hmm?” He kissed me again, his lips warm.

“What time is it?” Then, because I couldn’t help myself, I yawned.

“Seven,” he said.

I rubbed my eyes and then turned to look at him fully. He was leaning over me, his face close to mine. I moved about in my spot and tried to make myself sit up. James wouldn’t let me, however, and I found myself lying there below him in such a vulnerable position. His beautiful Prussian-blue eyes were so intense that I became nervous all of a sudden. I glanced away, casting my eyes downward to avoid his passionate stare.

That was when I noticed he was fully and immaculately dressed in his powerful suit, per usual. Gosh, the man still looked as darkly gorgeous as ever, even this early in the morning. Whereas I, on the ot