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I’m concerned I don’t smile enough at the rate he does.

“Is he always this smiley?” I ask Romeo and Luca.

“Never,” Romeo says at the same time Luca replies, “Nope.”

“Perfect. Glad we cleared that up,” Jones exclaims, ignoring my questioning. “I’ll pick you up tomorrow at three.”

“Oh, will you?” My tone is sassy.

He pulls me in for a hug. This whole conversation has me spiraling. Jones Archer is a take-charge kind of man, and I love/hate it all at the same time. “Yes. Wear something sexy for me, Capri. Let me admire you in it.”

“Aren’t you just a charmer?” I reply, scrunching my face at him. “I’ll wear whatever the hell I want.”

“I hope you do. Lucky me if it’s anything like today.” The perusal he gives me makes my traitorous body buzz, now not being the appropriate time for its horny little cravings.

“Dirty old man,” I tease.

He smiles and kisses me one last time before smacking my ass and shuttling me off the yacht. “Three o’clock, Capri.”

I flip him off and follow Collie, entering the car Romeo ordered for us with a big smile and likely a bright pink blush on my cheeks.

“Oh, you’ve got it bad, babe,” Collie tells me, making my stomach sink.

Yeah, that’s what I’m worried about.

11

JONES

Jones:

How’s she doing today, Beth?

Beth (Nurse):

She’s doing well, Mr. Archer. She woke up happy and asked to go outside for a bit. We’re sitting in the garden now.

Jones:

That’s great to hear. Did the delivery come?

Beth (Nurse):

It did. That was very generous of you, sir. Your kindness does not go unappreciated.

Jones:

Thanks for taking care of her, Beth. See you soon.

I sleptlike absolute shit last night.

My mind was racing and my body was restless, unable to get comfortable enough to get the sleep I needed.

Meeting Capri was a surprise I never knew I’d appreciate until it happened. And boy, did it.

I’ve never felt nervous around a woman or even at the potential of a date. Although it’s been years since I’ve been on a proper date, I’m seasoned enough in age that I know the respectable basics.

Yet with Capri, I’m overthinking everything. I don’t know if I’d even call this a date, but I fully intend to fuck her across every inch of Capri.

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