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“I know you will” She stood on tiptoe and he felt soft lips brush a kiss over his The shock of her touch almost made him crumble

Joe cupped her nape and pressed a kiss to her forehead before knocking on the door to her suite Ryan let the area was a mess, food and paperwork everywhere Elle and Patricia were poring over the mummy, while Ed and Ryan watched football on TV Joe felt Julia cringe as she took in the chaotic sight

“Get your things,” he said “I’ll tell your gran you’ll be with ht”

She nodded and headed for the stairs up to the htly unsteady on her feet As Joe filled Ryan and Patricia in on their new sleeping arrange across her body

“Ready?”

“Yes Take me to bed, Joe” Her sleepy eyes ide and her cheeks flushed pink “I mean—”

“I knohat youwhen he placed his palm on the small of her back and led her out into the corridor

“I got stuck on a fence today,” Julia said out of the blue, sounding more than a little bewildered

“Yep, you did” It was a sight he’d never forget—for more than one reason

“Everyone saw my underwear” Her brow puckered

“Not everyone And those who did better not mention it or they’ll have me to deal with”

“Thanks, Joe” With a smile, Julia leaned into him

Joe kept his promise It was hell

Even though Julia hesitated when she realised there was only one bed in his rooh to the bathroo pink satin pyja sleep pants

She’d sone up at the sleepwear For a woe shapeless clothes, her sleepas so else entirely The dichoto else about her Julia was a complex woman ould keep any man interested for the rest of his life