Page 47 of Riverside Reverie

Neither one of us moved, though.

“Don’t worry about the others. Like I said last night, they might tease us a little, but I think we can handle that.”

Lux nodded, biting down on her lower lip, her eyes contemplative. “I bet Jasmine’s dying to launch an inquisition.”

“Oh probably,” I chuckled, holding her closer and running my hand along the small of her bare back. “But for the record, I really like you, Lux. A lot. I’d be willing to see where this takes us, if that’s what you want. But if you just want a hookup, I’m more than happy to be that, too.” It pained me to say it, because I wanted to be more than a rebound hookup for her—but if that’s all I was to her, I’d be happy for that tiny slice.

Lux’s mouth opened and closed, she was at a total loss for words. She took a minute before responding.

“I like you a lot too, Theo.”

“That’s all that matters then,” I said before kissing her again. Lux’s hand travelled from my chest down my stomach until she reached my throbbing cock. She arched her brow, finding me hard.

“What can I say, I loved waking up with you in my arms,” I added, unashamed of my body’s reaction to her.

“I’d love to help you out, but I have to pee again,” she giggled, giving me a squeeze and a pump that made my hips tense and a groan escape me before she withdrew her hand and sat up.

“God damn, you’re vicious,” I teased as she moved about my tent, collecting her clothes. She put her bra on and sent me a devious smile over her shoulder before she pulled on her t-shirt and sweater.

“Want me to kiss it better?” she asked, eyeing my massive problem. I wrapped my hand around my cock, stroking it, the very idea of having her lips on me made me feel like a hormonal teenager.

“Don’t make promises you can’t keep, Lux. If you start that, we’ll end up fucking again—and I can’t promise to go gently on you. You won’t be able to keep quiet.”

Lux’s eyes widened, her cheeks pinkening as her tongue darted out to lick the seam of her lips. “Rain check?” she asked hopefully, and I grinned wider.

“Bet on it,” I told her. She shivered with delight before standing up and unzipping my tent, peering outside. When she found the coast was clear, she snuck out, zipping it up behind her.

I could see her shadow walk around my tent, towards her and Jasmine’s. I remained in my tent, willing my throbbing erection to calm down so I could leave.

It took me ten minutes of forcing myself to think about unpleasant things before it went away. Then I got dressed and tidied my tent, throwing away the used condom in one of the small empty garbage bags I’d had tucked in my bag for dirty clothes.

I brushed my teeth outside my tent, using the water in my water bottle to rinse my mouth before shoving my toothbrush and toothpaste back in my bag. After putting on some deodorant, I felt presentable enough to join the others.

Rhiannon, Baz, Talia, Zoey and Kai were all gathered around the fire on the beach. Breakfast had been cooked and coffee had been made. Baz saw me approaching and sent a knowing grin my way.

“Morning, sleepyhead,” he said.

“Sounds like you had a great night,” Talia chimed in. “Not much sleeping at all, huh?”

Lux still hadn’t come down from her tent, so I sent them all a no-nonsense look. “Yeah, and I’d appreciate it if you guys could leave her alone about it.”

Talia lifted her hands, surrendering. “Easy, cowboy. We won’t comment on your ride in front of the missus. Just saying, congrats on finally growing a pair.”

I ignored her, fixing myself a coffee. “Where’s Des and Jasmine?”

“Still getting ice. They left around eight this morning, so they should be back soon.” Baz answered.

I looked up, seeing Lux approaching the group warily. I made her a coffee the way I’d seen her make it the last few days, adding cream and a few scoops of sugar to it. She smiled when I handed it to her and went to sit in her chair.

“Morning, Lux. Hope you slept well last night,” Rhiannon said warmly, her smile welcoming.

Lux had been taking a sip of coffee, and choked on it a little. She coughed, her cheeks heating. “Yeah, I slept great,” she managed after a moment.

Talia sniggered, but Baz kicked her floaty and when I shot her a glare, she peered up at me innocently.

“Are Jasmine and Desmond still gone?” she asked. I knew she was trying to change the subject.

“Yep,” Talia answered. “When they get back, we’re planning on doing another day of cliff jumping—if you’re up for it.”

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