I still needed to find out why he’d gone after Kendall like that. What if Kendall had known his secret or something? Every bit of info we’d had on James indicated he hadn’t actively participated in his father’s business, but what if he had? What if he was playing me to get what he wanted? It wasn’t as if I hadn’t been fooled before. Hugo had once told me that I had to be careful who I trusted, because most people would just want something from me. Except, I still didn’t think James could fake that look in his eyes.

I turned off the water and dried myself with a towel, which I then wrapped around myself. Although a part deep inside me would love nothing more than to tease James some more, I had to be careful about this before I lost myself in those dark eyes.

When I emerged out of the bathroom, I didn’t want to look in the direction of the bed until I reached my closet. But I just couldn’t help myself and had to look at him. He was still lying on the bed. But this time he was on his side and completely naked, his leg entangled in the sheets and his eyes closed. My breath caught in my chest.

He was too gorgeous for words, and I slowly approached the bed, forgetting that I was supposed to go get myself some clothes. A shiver shook my body and I realized just how cold it was in the room. I headed back to the closet and pulled out a big blanket.

Gripping the blanket to myself, I climbed onto the bed, careful not to wake James. I was barely breathing as I spread out the blanket over him. He shifted a little, and his lips moved in a soft murmur, but I couldn’t understand what he was saying. The good thing was that he didn’t wake up.

I settled myself next to him so I could look at him for a few moments. My whole body was sore and I realized just how late it was. I should probably go to one of my other rooms to get some sleep, but I missed my bed—I hadn’t slept in it since James got here. Staying wasn’t an option, though, and I knew I should leave.

James’ face was so peaceful, though, and it brought a smile to my face.

***

WHEN I WOKE UP, I WASN’T cold at all. In fact, I was feeling nice and warm, and I was nestled in... I cracked my eyes open and found myself staring into James’ eyes. Oh shit. What the hell had happened? It took me a moment to realize my head was resting on his arm and I’d curled up close to him under the blanket. I must have fallen asleep.

“Hey,” he said, giving me a small smile.