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I can’t see his face in the dark, but I bet he’s smiling. “See you in the morning, baby.”

Too bad he’s not into girls. He’s a rare find. Laura might’ve liked him. If I wasn’t already spoken for, I’m sure I’d like him.

He’d be hard to say no to, though. Crap, he’s hot. Such a shame for all the eligible girls in the world.

CHAPTER 14

EDEN

Alone in the kitchen, I make a plate of scrambled eggs and toast for my mate. I’ve sent Toni and David out to buy some things for her. I’m making dinner for her this evening.

Our chef taught me how to prepare a lobster dinner for her. It’s her favorite and should help me win her over. After all, what female doesn’t like a man who can cook, and her favorite meal, no less?

Last night she gave me such a tongue lashing over how I spoke of that boy. I have to be careful what I say about him. She’s fiercely protective of him.

Her love for him must be strong and it makes me incredibly imbalanced. I struggle between sorrow for her soon to be broken heart and anger at myself for letting this happen to her.

Scotty is off at school and we’re alone this morning. As alone as we can be with the invisible boyfriend ever hovering at her side.

How long will it take her not to hear from him before she gets mad about it?

Taking the tray of food up the stairs, I tap at her bedroom door. “Come in,” her sweet voice answers.

She sits up as I enter her bedroom. She looks radiant and seems to be making a swift recovery, as her color is much better. She couldn’t get any more beautiful, and yet she does.

“I made you breakfast, princess. Your parents took Scotty to school, then they had to run some errands. You look as if you’re feeling better.”

Placing the tray over her lap, I catch the smell of lavender as she shakes out her hair. “I must look a mess, but I do feel much better. Please excuse my appearance, Eden.”

If this is a mess, I’m one lucky man.

“You look as beautiful as you always do, baby. You eat while I run you a warm bath. You can bathe after breakfast. Should I find you something to wear?”

Her eyes dance as she looks at me. “Why not? I should think you could pick me out a much better outfit than I could ever hope to come up with.”

My taste in clothes has not been lost on her. How fun it’s going to be to introduce her to all the latest designers.

Linda already has her closet at home and on the jet, filled with beautiful things. She’s going to be so surprised.

“Good. I’ll make you look great.”

Shaking a fork full of eggs my way, she says, “I’m sure you will. I trust your judgment, Eden. Thank you for doing all this. These eggs are cooked just right. As a good cook and fashion coordinator, plus easy on the eyes, you’ll make someone a very happy man.”

What did she just say? I’ll make someone a happy ‘MAN?’

No way, not her too. “Oh yeah, princess? Do you really think so?”

Stuffing eggs into one of the pieces of toast, she looks at me. “Of course, I do. And I want you to know I’m cool with your lifestyle choice. No judgments here, guy.”

My lifestyle choice! How could she think such a thing?

I feel the need to get away from her and regroup. “Let me get the bath water going,” I say. “You’re nearly done with your breakfast.”

Making her bath, I find her shampoo and take a quick whiff of it. How badly I want to bury my face in her lovely locks.

Shit! She’s come in and caught me smelling her shampoo.

“You can use it too if you like it, Eden.”