Chapter 13. A Mistake

Anna Marie

Lucas made good on his promise. When she woke up, breakfast was ready. His broad and muscled back comfortably leaned on the headboard while he waited for her, her head on his lap as he finger-combed her tangled brown hair. She gazed at him dreamily.

It was the first time someone had taken care of her. Usually, she had to wake up early to cook a breakfast buffet for everyone.

After a soft good morning kiss, he served her a plate at the elegant table set up on her veranda that overlooked the gardens. In between their plates, there were fresh-picked flowers in a crystal vase.

Maybe she had been too harsh to judge Lucas.

She must confess, she enjoyed his company. No pressure. They used the time to get to know each other. He told her everything about his family while she gave him a bland version of hers. Praying he wouldn’t probe too much. Especially her past. She was not ready.

Twice now, he caught on to her fears from touches beyond kissin