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She got a naughty glint in her eye, and I knew exactly what she was thinking. She wanted to swallow me down, and before I let that derail me, I pulled her off my cock with an audible pop. Then I pressed her against the wall, lifting her, my cock already seeking her entrance.

I loved that we’d forgone condoms. I never wanted to be outside her body again. I couldn’t get close enough to her. It was like I could declare her mine with every thrust of my cock.

“I’ll never get enough of you.”

She answered me with a soft press of her lips against mine that contrasted with the thrust of my hips. My movements were jerky. There was no finesse or skill. It was just raw fucking. But then the sweetness of her lips against mine…

It was a heady contrast that sent me barreling over the finish line. I was relieved that her pussy was spasming a second after I went over.

It was close. I usually made sure the woman orgasmed first. But this time, I was lost in the moment. I eased her to her feet, feeling tenderness curl around my heart. I soaped her body, then her hair, ensuring she was rinsed off and clean.

Daphne got out first to get dressed, and I took a few seconds in the water to get myself together.

Anyone who saw my face would know I’d fallen in love. It scared me a little. It changed the stakes. They’d never been higher or more insurmountable.

I wasn’t sure how we’d survive the truth coming out. I wanted to stay in this room forever. But I knew that wasn’t possible. Daphne needed to get her daughter, and I needed to get back to my room.

When we were dried off and dressed, I felt a little off-balance.

“Will you meet us at the bunny slope for lessons?”

I ran a shaky hand through my hair. “I wouldn’t miss it.”

Her answering smile was everything. She pushed up on tiptoe and kissed me with a steadying hand on my chest. “I love you.”

I held her tight to my body and dropped my head so that I said into her ear, “I love you.”

Her arms wrapped around my neck, and I couldn’t resist pulling her even tighter to me. If I could feel her, she was mine. It was when she was gone that my fears and doubts would creep in. I wasn’t ready to feel all of that yet.

Eventually, she pulled back, and I reluctantly let her go. “I’ll see you soon.”

Then she was gone, and panic flared in my chest. I’d fallen for her, and there was no coming back from it.

Chapter 23

Daphne

As I walked away from my room, my lips tingled from that kiss, and my body hummed with desire even though we’d made love several times throughout the night.

My body was deliciously sore in places it never had been before. I felt rung out in the best way possible. At the same time, I felt content. I was looking forward to Izzy’s first lesson and spending more time with Cole.

The only negative on the day was that we still had to hide our relationship from our families. Cole had promised we could tell them toward the end of our vacation. I just hoped he wouldn’t change his mind.

I was buoyed by the fact that he’d professed his love for me. I hadn’t expected it. I thought he’d keep those words under wraps or not realize he felt that way. I was pleasantly surprised, and it gave me hope for the future.

Dad was already sitting in a booth with Izzy, who was coloring.

I slid into the booth next to my daughter and hugged her. “I missed you.”

Izzy pulled away quickly, rolling her eyes at my public display of affection.

I looked across the table at Dad. “Was she good for you?”

He nodded as he gazed at her with affection. “The best.”

“Did she get any sleep?” I asked, hoping she had so I wouldn’t have a cranky girl on my hands during lessons.

“She fell asleep watching TV. Didn’t take long.”

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