Chapter 59

Madison

I took a bite, the perfectly poached egg bursting in my mouth. Despite my nervousness, I had to admit the food was incredible.

Alexander’s voice cut through my thoughts. “Enjoying your breakfast?” His eyes glinted with amusement as if he knew exactly what he was doing to me.

“Yes, it’s delicious,” I replied, focusing on my plate.

“Good. I like watching you eat.” He took a leisurely sip of his coffee, his gaze never leaving me. “Especially when you’re trying so hard to concentrate.”

Heat crept up my neck again. “It’s just really good food,” I said, steadying my voice.

He smirked. “Is that so? Or are you just avoiding looking at me because you remember what we started in the car earlier?”

I swallowed hard, refusing to rise to his bait. Instead, I took another bite of my eggs benedict.

“We left something unfinished back there.” His foot brushed against my leg again under the table. “I’m more than willing to continue now.”