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But I didn’t.

My gaze dropped to her mouth as my hand moved down her back, grazing the edges of her bikini bottom. Her eyes flashed with desire, and she drew in a quick breath of air. Her fingers dug into my hair.

I knew I was toeing a line. Damn near crossing it.

But I couldn’t bring myself to care.

I bent my head, my heart ramming in my chest.

“You guys are the cutest couple.”

We both froze. Looking to our side, I found the three college girls, all clustered together as they swam back to shore.

I felt Elena try to pull away from me. I held her close.

“Thank you.” I smiled through my teeth as I tried to keep up the ruse and savor every last second she was still in my arms.

The girls swam by, and I wasn’t sure whether to thank them or curse them for the interruption.

Because when it came to Elena Mendez, nothing ever made sense.

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Marin

I saw you.

Me

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Marin

Don’t play dumb with me. I saw you and Zander in the water.

Me

You saw nothing.

Marin

You would lie to a pregnant woman?

Me

You’re pregnant…not a freaking priest!

Marin

Honestly, I think I deserve sainthood for surviving my first trimester. I’ve never thrown up so much in my life. So. Much. Vomit.

Me

You should consider being a spokesman for abstinence. Teen pregnancy rates would plummet.

Marin

You’re avoiding the subject. What the hell happened with Zander? And don’t lie!

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