Page 78 of The House on Blueberry Lane

When he opened the shower door, she teased, “About time you got here, Jaye. Those additional five years are showing. You’re really getting slow in your old age.”

“Slow?” He stood there and she knew from the look in his eyes he intended to show her just how wrong she was. They’d made out in showers plenty of times, but she had a feeling he intended this time to be one she long remembered.

Water poured down on them as he pulled her into his arms, and she loved the feel of his wet naked flesh against hers. He pleasured her first while on his knees with his head buried between her legs and then he took her hard and fast against the wall.

There was nothing slow about it. After soaping up and rinsing, he gathered her in his arms, dried them both off and headed for the bed. If she had anything to do with it, they would stay in bed until lunchtime. Her goal was to get her fill of him today since he’d mentioned they would be gone from the villa the next day.

She kept her arms wrapped around his neck when he eased down on the bed with her. Gazing into his eyes, she saw the same deep wanting and yearning she knew was reflected in hers. “I want you, Jaye. I need you.”

“Are you sure, Velvet?” he asked, sliding his tongue along her collarbone and neck.

Why would he ask her that? Couldn’t he tell? She’d been ready to jump his bones the moment he arrived on Monday. Whereas he’d been trying to lessen their time in the bedroom, she’d been trying to do just the opposite. She needed to stock up on as much pleasure from Jaye as she could before he left the cove. But if for whatever reason he needed to hear it, then she had no problem stating it. “Yes, I’m sure. I want and need you,” she whispered hotly against his lips.

“Then let me see just how badly you want and need me,” he said, tilting her body in an angle for easy entry. He thrust hard inside her. Tightening her legs around him, they moved in sync and gazed into each other’s eyes. She wanted him to see the depth of her need and want for him in her eyes.

He felt so good inside her, and when her inner muscles tried to hold him hostage, he responded by pumping even harder. Not to be outdone, she deliberately used her muscles to clench his erection even tighter.

That’s when he angled her body farther and went straight for her G-spot. She screamed his name when her body seemed to explode and that’s when he hollered her name as well. Then he lowered his mouth and ravished hers. She would never get enough of this or him, although deep down she knew she had to. They didn’t have forever, just moments.

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

JAYE AND VELVET got dressed to attend another bonfire party.

She found it hard to believe their week in Key Largo was almost over. Jaye had given her the time of her life, memories to last a lifetime. For her, they had to. She would need them in the late hours of the night when her body wanted him and he wouldn’t be there. Refusing to dwell on her future, she thought about now. Here. In Key Largo, Florida, with him.

They started each day by jogging together. After their shower, they would enjoy breakfast at one of the local diners. She had to admit it was nice being out among people and not caring about being seen together. After breakfast, they’d engage in whatever activities Jaye had planned that day for them. One day, they’d gone snorkeling, and usually every day they walked to the pier to dolphin-watch. He’d given her a free day to shop, and he’d tagged along. It felt good having him with her as she visited several of the seaside shops, picking up souvenirs. They’d frequented a number of restaurants for lunch and dinner, and one day they’d taken a tour of some of the other islands in the Florida Keys.

Then there were their daily walks on the beach and their games of Frisbee in the evening to work off all the food they’d eaten that day. They’d attended a few bonfire parties where they’d met several people—mostly honeymooners. Every evening, in addition to walking the beach, they enjoyed watching the sunset—although they both admitted they missed their rocking chairs back in Catalina Cove. Jaye had rented a boat and tomorrow they would go fishing after breakfast.

“I’m ready, Jaye.”

He was standing at the window, looking out, and turned at the sound of her voice. She recognized that look of male appreciation in his eyes. “You look fantastic, but is that outfit legal?”

Velvet threw her head back and laughed, knowing why he was asking. She was wearing a dress she had purchased during her girls’ weekend trip to New York with Ruthie. It was short and the neckline daring. “As long as I got a man with me, I’m good.”

“Well, you better believe I intend to stick by your side tonight, and I don’t want you to dance with anyone but me.”

“Getting territorial, are you, Mr. Colfax?”

“Call it whatever you like.”

“I call it being territorial.”

“Then that’s what it is. Are you ready to go?”

An hour or so later, Velvet realized just how serious Jaye was about sticking to her side and not letting her dance with anyone but him. He’d behaved territorial when they’d been together before, but not of this magnitude. When he’d held her close as they danced, she could just imagine what anyone watching was thinking. But she didn’t care. They were people they didn’t know who didn’t know them. A part of her regretted how things would be when they returned to Catalina Cove and resumed their routine of not being seen together.

“Did you enjoy yourself tonight, sweetheart?” Jaye asked her as he opened the door to the villa hours later.

“Yes!” she said, excitedly. They had danced, talked, shared kisses that didn’t have to be stolen, and fed each other the delicious food that had been served. She would miss this place, and especially miss being here with him.

“Whatever you’re thinking about that put that look on your face, don’t.”

She looked up at him. “And what sort of look do I have on my face?”

He shoved his hands into the pockets of his slacks. “I’m not sure. It just didn’t look like a happy one.”

“Is this one better?” She gave him a huge smile, practically showing all her teeth.

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