He shoved his laptop into his bag and smiled at the two of them. “I’d be thrilled if you two would join me for lunch.” He’d also be the envy of every man in the room. He nearly said it aloud, would have if it had been only Perrin, for she’d have been tickled by the idea. But for Melanie, it was probably something she heard far too often, being credited only for her beauty. Well, if that was how she was perceived and treated, he would be the exception to the rule. He’d start with being real.
“I’m so sorry that I scared you last night. ‘Course you scared the crap out of me; turnabout is fair play, I guess. So, we’re kind of even on that. But are you comfortable with me there in the condo? I can find somewhere else to go if you aren’t. Though I’d hate to leave that kitchen before I had a cha
