Chapter 12

Adira

It had been difficult to keep my eyes off of him. He looked handsome in his tailored suits but in jeans... Damn the man looked like sin, like his navy sweater and light wash jeans were just poured over his body, accenting evey line of his muscles as he moved. He had caught me starring once and just grinned. He knew how good looking he was. Surprisingly Charlie went right back to his bone after greeting both Valentine and Gio and even I wasn't feeling the kind of nerves I usually did around men.

Once we set the bowls down on the table Gio suggested I give Valentine a tour of my home and studio. "Go ahead. I'll watch the veggies while I'm cooking these steaks. By the time you're done they'll be cooked and rested and we'll be able to dig in. You did an amazing job redesigning the place. Be proud and show it off for once," he said smiling at me.

Valentine turned to me and said "You redesigned it?" I could see the curiousity in his face and smiled back. "Come on, I'll s