Page 51 of The Companion Love Trap

“So… What do we do now?” I asked, hoping he had the answer. He smiled, setting off butterflies in my stomach.

“Buckle up and jump, Firecracker. If you hadn’t taken the step to trust me earlier, you would’ve missed out on the zipline. Nothing is guaranteed, and pain is inevitable. But there could be a lot of good in between. So what will it be, Firecracker? Will you jump into the in-between with me? With us?”

Without thinking, I surged forward and sealed my lips to his. It was the only way I could think to answer him, by stepping across a line I’d formed.

Jace froze for a second at the shock of my lips on his but immediately responded by pulling me into his lap. Our hands frantically pulled at clothes as we tried to feel one another skin to skin. My romper slid off, and my bikini top followed just as quickly. Jace’s shirt flew off in a different direction, and I untied his shorts, releasing his cock. Our tongues collided with one another, the action undoing me.

This. Was. Why. I. Hadn’t. Kissed.

My heart was tied to my tongue apparently, sending fuzzy flurries through me as I tried to meld our two bodies together.

“Shit, Ev. I’d wanted to spend hours exploring your body, but I need you right now.”

I was already pulling my bottoms off, wanting and needing the same thing. I sank into him in the next second, both of us hissing as he filled me. It was quick and dirty as we rutted against one another, chasing the high of what we were feeling. My body spasmed quicker than I thought possible as I clawed at Jace’s back, squeezing his cock as my walls milked him.

“Fuck. I’m coming,” he shouted, biting my shoulder as he exploded. We sat there panting as we came down. My body tingled, and my heart felt full. “Come on. I’ve always wanted to fuck in the water.”

He smiled, standing and pulling me with him. He yanked off his bottoms and then became momentarily distracted as he touched my breasts, his mouth wrapping around my nipples. Cum dripped down my leg, and I grimaced. I’d been dropping the ball so much lately. With Cruz, I knew and trusted he was clean, and God forbid I got pregnant; he would be there. Hopefully, Jace was the same.

“You’re clean, right? I know that’s dumb to ask after, but….” I motioned to my leg as it dripped.

“Why is that sexy as fuck? And yes, Firecracker. I’ve only been with Kieran in the past six months. He’s good, too, if you want to file that away. I can’t believe I fucked you bare and was too high on desire to appreciate it. I guess that explains why I came so fast.”

“Sure, stud,” I teased as I clapped him on the shoulder, moving toward the water. He laughed before he ran toward me, picking me up and carrying me the rest of the way into the water. I giggled and squirmed in his grip but didn’t try all that hard to get out.

We spent the rest of the afternoon playing in the water, and Jace proved he wasn’t a quick fuck by bringing me to orgasm several more times. I even let Jace take a few pictures of me, feeling more beautiful than ever as he posed me and showed me how to “make love to the camera.” By the time we packed up and returned to the waiting vehicle, I felt lighter and like a different person.

Here’s to jumping into the in-between.

sixteen

EVERLY

I felt ready to face Kieran when Jace and I returned to the ship, but just my luck, he’d left a note stating he’d meet us at dinner. He was giving a demonstration beforehand, and he wouldn’t make it back to the room. Jace smirked at my sad expression and told me which dress to wear tonight. I guess it helped to have insider information when you needed to make a grand gesture.

Standing in front of the mirror in the red dress, I smoothed my hands over the fabric. This one had two pieces and showed part of my midriff, the skirt sitting lower on my hips. Feeling confident, I finished applying my makeup and stepped out into the room. Jace and Cruz stopped talking, both turning to take me in.

“Are you sure we need to attend dinner?” Cruz asked, his hungry eyes traveling over me.

“I’m suddenly not hungry at all—at least not for food,” Jace agreed.

“Thanks for the confidence boost, but I owe Kieran a conversation. Come on, let’s see how many of the investors I can make angry tonight.”

Jace grumbled something but led the way; I paused before I stepped out into the hallway, remembering something I wanted to do. Cruz halted behind me, lifting his eyebrow in question. Grabbing the lapels of his jacket, I pulled him closer and sealed my lips over his in a quick kiss before drawing back.

He blinked, his eyes wide as he stared at me.

“What?” he asked, the sound hoarse and sexy on a whole new level. It wasn’t often I got to render him speechless.

“Just something I wanted to do before dinner.”

Winking, I turned around and continued out the door, a little more pep in my step from the look on his face. Jace gave me a knowing look, taking my arm to lead me to the dining hall.

Cruz recovered from his kiss stupor, giving me a smug expression as we walked together. I could already tell he would be obnoxious about this new development, but I didn’t seem to mind as much as before.

I guess attachments weren’t so bad.

This time, when we walked into the dining room, it was more natural as we headed to our table. Both men exuded sexiness and assuredness in who they were, which bolstered my own as the three of us strolled side by side. I could feel the eyes of the other guests, but my focus was directed on the tall man at the front. He turned as we neared, standing and slowly raking his blue eyes over me. I could see the hesitancy in his gaze, and my fingers twitched to reach out to him.

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