PEARL’S POV
“Of course, you have?” I attempt to push him away from me while fussing, “You make it sound like that is a casual and common thing to do. I assure you that it is not, Charles.”
“I was making sure you were okay. That is a common thing to do.” Charles raises his left eyebrow, mocking my tone and body expressions.
In one blink, Charles’s eyes shift from a hazel-brown to a deep golden-yellow. Charles gives me a once over, then focuses only on me and inhales my scent in the air like I am an aphrodisiac. “Mmmm, heavenly.” I roll my eyes to show that I am not amused by his behavior.
He steps back and gestures for me to come sit on the leather couch. “Pearl, please come sit. Let’s… talk.” The word talk seems to linger in the air, causing my breath to hitch.
“No, thank you. I re
