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He knew how to provide a decent spanking.

The thought made me blush.

Jagger was still in the mood to taunt me, taking his time removing his boots. The lighting presented a gorgeous figure of perfection for a few precious seconds before he slipped into the water.

We swam around each other for a full two minutes before he advanced. He was without a doubt a true predator, the look in his eyes confirming my belief. But I was a girl who wanted to be caught, captured, and kept for a long time.

Could I stay here and be happy?

I’d been so uncertain before, but I knew I could find a fabulous life here. If only I allowed myself to do so. Maybe things would work out. Maybe…

He pushed me back against the solid surface, his growl a clear indication of what he had planned for me. I teased him by rubbing my leg against his thigh, pursing my lips on purpose as well.

The way he spun me around in the water made me laugh. “What do you want, big man?”

“Not grumpy dude any longer?” he asked.

“Oh, you’re grumpy as hell, but I kind of like that. You’re a bit ruffled.”

“I’ve been called many things, lady, but not ruffled.”

I brushed the back of my hand across my face. “There’s a first time for everything. Right?”

“Yes.” When he captured my mouth, I moaned immediately into the kiss. Just the way he held me was special, entirely different than before. We’d bared our souls, allowing the other to learn our darkest secrets.

The thought of doing so was still painful, but as he kissed me as if I’d never been kissed before, all the fears slowly started to melt away.

I slipped my arms over his shoulders, delighting in being able to tug on his long hair. His thick beard scratched me more than it had before, which allowed a bubbling laugh to surface. It broke through the kiss and I pushed him away by a few inches.

“You don’t like my beard,” he said gruffly.

“I don’t think there’s much about you I don’t like.”

Our lips were so close together, only centimeters apart. He was breathing heavily, his haunted eyes dipping down low.

“Where is this going?” I asked, which shocked me. Only hours before I’d done everything in my power to shove him away.

“I don’t know. Does it matter?”

“Not right now.” The admittance was freeing. Whatever this would turn into had allowed me to feel something I’d never felt before.

Someone who truly gave a damn.

Not because he wanted to have arm candy on the side or because he needed a family to show off to the press and his associates. Jagger was real and we were right here together.

He kissed me again, more roughly this time, acting as if maybe this was the last time we’d be able to connect. As our growls andmoans filled the night sky, I wrapped both legs around his waist. The warmth was incredible, but the feel of his weight was even better.

As the pure intimacy continued, I felt every muscle that had remained tense since I’d gotten here fall away, relaxing because I knew I was safe.

Even if just for now.

His tongue dominated mine, pushing a level of heat I’d never known existed before. They were dancing together, but I knew he would completely dominate mine. That was the kind of man he was.

With the sky clearing, the moment he broke the kiss, I glanced up at the stars. I used to make wishes to them, only to find out not one had come true. But I made another one, my mind hopeful.

That I could make Danger Falls my home.

Jagger shifted his hand between us, pressing the tip of his cock against my pussy. He wasn’t blinking, barely moving as he studied me with such emotion in his dark eyes. The moment he slid his shaft inside, I clung to his shoulders.

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