Charlotte's POV

I yawned, rubbing my eye, and wanted to stretch out when I noticed a hard surface under my head. I touched it sleepily, frowning without opening my eyes; it was warm. My eyes opened wide as I understood what it was.

Damn it!

I gulped nervously, lifting my head up slightly, and looked at Alexis. Fortunately, he was still sleeping. If he saw me in his arms, it would boost his ego, and he wouldn't stop talking about it, teasing me non-stop.

I pursed my lips together and tried to pull away carefully without waking him up. However, he tightened his grip around me and sighed without opening his eyes. Then he buried his head into the hollow of my neck.

Fuck!

Now I was almost lying on his body, pressed against him, and his morning bliss was poking at my stomach. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about how big he was.

Stop it, Charlotte!

I frowned and tried to pull away again, resting my hand on his chest, but he tightened his grip around my waist again. I gritted my teeth angrily and pulled away harshly.

"Are you planning to run away before I see you on my side? Moreover, in my arms." Alexis commented arrogantly, still holding me in his arms without opening his eyes.

"You were awake?!" I stated angrily.

He opened his eyes and gave me a cocky smirk without releasing me.

"Let go of me! Why did you pretend? You are annoying." I pulled away angrily, resting my hand on his chest.

If holding me in his arms wasn't enough, now he pulled me towards him more, making me lie down on top of him.

"No, I am still sleeping. Didn't you tell me you would be in my arms only in my dreams?!" He gave me a mischievous grin.

I gritted my teeth, giving him a dirty look. "You did it. You pulled me towards yourself purposely." I scowled angrily.

He raised his eyebrow with an amused expression. "No, koukla mou. You willingly find a refuge in my strong arms. Don't worry. I have this kind of effect on women." He stated arrogantly and winked at me playfully.

"Asshole! Let go of me now! And stop calling me koukla mou!" I demanded, irritated and tried to pull away.

In a swift movement, he rolled us over and trapped me under his body, pressing me against the mattress.

"Didn't I tell you to watch your language or I will punish you, koukla mou?" He asked huskily and bit his lower lip, looking at me salaciously before traveling his gaze from my eyes to my lips.

I gulped nervously while my heart started beating faster. Meanwhile, I squeezed my legs together as I felt the tingling between them, feeling his bulge against my lower stomach.

"Alexis..." I mumbled, resting my hands on his shoulders.

"You may call me Alex." He commented huskily while there were a few inches between our lips.

I bit my lower lip nervously and murmured softly. "Alex, I..."

"Yes, koukla mou?" He asked hoarsely, closing the distance between our lips slowly. I closed my eyes reflectively.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. I instantly opened my eyes in panic. Alexis' jaw clenched and he sighed, annoyed, pulling away.

He got up and approached the door while I was lying in the same position in daze.

What happened a few minutes ago?

No, how couldn't I control myself?

What is happening with me?

This Greek Devil is messing with my head.

I breathed deeply, ruffling my hair, closing my eyes for a second while he was talking to the maid in Greek.

I sat up on the bed and listened to him. I didn't understand what they were talking about, but his voice sounded sexier when he was talking in Greek.

After closing the door, he walked towards the bed and informed me. "Grandpa is waiting for us for breakfast. We have to get ready."

"Umm... Yes." I mumbled nervously and bit my lower lip shyly, feeling embarrassed.

Ugh!

I can't even look him in the eyes properly. Why do I feel shy beside him?

He is the only man who makes me shy or even blush. And I hate it!

I stood up, sighing as I averted my gaze, grabbing my robe, and put it on without looking at him, but I felt his gaze on me. Then I grabbed my blue maxi dress and walked towards the bathroom to change my clothes.

"Charlotte." He said huskily, grabbing my arm when I passed by him.

"Yes?" I gave him a questioning look.

"I..." He mumbled, rubbing the back of his neck with his free hand, looking at me. He heaved a loud sigh, shaking his hand as his jaw clenched. "Get ready here. I will change my clothes in the bathroom." He said dryly and walked towards the bathroom in quick steps after grabbing his clothes hurriedly.

After putting on my dress quickly and brushing my hair, I decided to find out what 'koukla mou' meant, using the opportunity that Alexis was still in the bathroom. I grabbed my phone and looked for the translation of these words on the Internet.

I raised my eyebrows as I found what these words meant. I grinned sheepishly while staring at my phone as happiness filled my heart.

"Are you ready?" Alexis asked, interrupting my thoughts.

"Yes... Yes." I gave him a shy smile and hid my phone behind me.

He looked at me in confusion, but he didn't ask anything.

***

I was sipping orange juice, lying on the sun lounger in the garden of the Stavros mansion. Alexis went to the company early this morning. There was just Anastasia in the mansion. She was talking on the phone inside the house.

I sighed, bored and grabbed my phone to send a message to Sienna.

"Hey!" I lifted my head instantly as I heard Alexis' cheerful voice.

"You are early today." I commented happily, giving him a bright smile, and noticed that he changed his clothes. He wore beige shorts and a blue shirt, leaving a few buttons undone.

"I finished my work early." He informed, approaching me, and roamed my body from head to toe with salacious eyes.

He threw his towel onto the sun lounger beside me and took off his shirt.

"Oh my..." I mumbled under breath, staring at this gorgeous Greek god.

Even if it wasn't for the first time I saw him half-naked, his body didn't leave me indifferent. Moreover, after our night in his grandfather's house, his perfect body and penetrating gaze haunted me in my dreams.

"It will be better if this vacation ends soon." I murmured under my breath without managing to take my eyes off his sculpted chest.

"Like what you see?!" He gave me a teasing smirk, interrupting my thoughts.

I cleared my throat, averting my gaze while I felt my cheeks blushed. "Don't talk nonsense!" I snapped, furrowing my eyebrows. He gave me a knowing grin. "Ugh! Don't smile." I frowned, annoyed as his grin widened. "Whatever! I am leaving." I added angrily as I stood up and grabbed my towel.

"Why? Don't you want to join me?" He gave me a teasing grin, opening his arms towards me. "I don't want you to watch from far away. Maybe I can let you touch as well." He winked at me playfully and traveled his tongue over his lower lip.

"Asshole!" I gave him a dirty look and stormed towards the mansion. Meanwhile, Alexis burst out laughing.

After taking a shower and changing my clothes, I went to the garden.

"Did Alex leave?" I asked Anastasia in curiosity as I didn't see him in the pool.

"No, he is talking on the phone in the study room." She replied softly and sipped her cocktail.

I nodded and sat down on the chair beside her. 

"Would you like something to drink?" She asked politely.

"No, thanks."

"It is good that we are alone. I wanted to thank you." She said, giving me a warm smile.

"For what?" I asked, puzzled.

"For making my son happy."

I bit my lower lip nervously, ruffling my hair, and forced a smile.

Poor woman! If she only knew...

"I was so worried about him." She sighed sadly. "I was afraid he wouldn't open his heart again after that heartbreak. However, after seeing you with him, all my worries vanished. His eyes shine every time he looks at you, and he is joyful when you are around. I am so happy to see him cheerful again." She said softly and gave me a warm smile, resting her hand on top of mine.

"Umm... What heartbreak?" I asked curiously, giving her an intrigued look.

"Didn't Alex mention it?"

"No, we haven't talked about his past relationships." I replied, shaking my head.

Excluding his mistress. And she isn't in the past at all. He will run to her as soon as our game ends.