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'Yes, please. Aren't you sweet, Alec?' I said, a broad smile on my face, directed mostly to Christy. 'He's a piece this one, careful though- he can get a bit violent. And you have such lovely skin.' James' eyes widened at that, and he looked at me with inquiring eyes. I shrugged dismissively, holding his plate high up for Alec to fill. James decided to make things a bit friendlier. 'So, Christy, you're the youngest of our little group. Here on holiday or a local?' My bet was she'd stutter with him staring at her like that. He had the eyes for it. 'I don't know, James,' I said, my thumb running over the rim of my glass, 'She does give out the vibe of a California girl.'