Chapter 36 - Girl of His Dreams

Deep in thought, and not paying attention to my surroundings when I enter the dining room, I’m startled when Knox speaks up, “Good morning, beautiful.”

My hand flies to my chest as I jump back, “Oh my!” I giggle when I see him, “You scared me. I was deep in thought and wasn’t paying attention.”

“I hope they were good thoughts.” He winks at me with an evil glint.

Snickering, I walk over to him when he pats his lap and holds his arm out to me, “I was actually thinking of Merrick.”

“And here I thought I was all you thought about.” He pouts jokingly.

I stop right in front of him and put my hands on my hips, “I’m not the one who let my friends put up money for the girl of my dreams so now they get to have her too!” I try to keep my smile hidden.

“Girl of my dreams?” He raises a brow at me, “Aren’t we just a bit conceited.”

My laughter bursts out and I give in, sitting down on his muscular lap. Just as I do, the staff comes walking through the door, carrying trays of