Page 54 of Wanted by the Lawman

“Do you think of your future, Wynn? Do you have a ten-year plan?”

“I don’t have a one-day plan. How about you?”

He laughed. “Hell, that seems like forever from today. I guess I have a few expectations for myself.”

“That’s a generic answer. Come on, divulge your expectations,” she urged.

“Okay. If I can find a woman who can tolerate my career, then I’d like to settle down, have a few kids, grow old with the love of my life.”

She stirred in her seat. “Wow…”

“You didn’t expect that?”

“That’s deep.”

“Love is deep.” He gave her a side-glance. “Can you swim?”

“Laps, yes. Marathons, no.” She smiled.

“A few years back mom and dad built an indoor pool. They swear it helps with arthritis. I thought about taking in a swim while I’m there. You could join me. It’s heated.” He wagged his brows.

“I don’t have a bathing suit.”

He swiped his hand down his whiskered jaw and the rasping sound teased her inner thighs. “I’ll tell you a secret. When I’m alone, I don’t bother wearing trunks.”

“Are you telling me I should go swimming naked?” Why did her heart kick up in speed?

“I won’t tell if you don’t. I promise there are no hidden cameras.”

She laughed. “Are you just trying to get me out of my clothes?”

“I’m busted.” He laughed. “I thought we both needed to unwind.”

There was that grin again. The one that could make her forget that come next week, this could all come to an end.

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Zander took care of the boxes of items and sent Wynn ahead to enjoy the pool. He heard the splashing of the water before he stepped into the area. He was glad she decided to utilize the pool. He watched her from the doorway as she frolicked in the water. She swam from one end to the other and he hoped the swim relaxed her. She hadn’t admitted that anything was wrong, but he could feel it—could feel the distance. Maybe she was rethinking where they were headed.

Hypnotized, he stared while she raised her body and leaned against the rim to float. He could only stare in admiration. A moan spiraled up his throat and he had to bite his lip to keep the sound from passing and alerting her that she wasn’t alone. The water rippled around her milky white breasts and thick nipples. They were erect and begged for attention…his attention. He envied how the water moved over the pillows, and he wished it were his hands.

Would she deny him if he undressed and joined her, pulled her close and suckled her into orgasm? He would take his time with pleasing her, savoring every soft, womanly curve like a man who’d been without food for weeks.

She moved her legs and the water splashed around her flat stomach and he caught a glimpse of a dark triangle. His mouth watered and his dick pressed against his zipper. Her entire body was weightless as she bobbed. Did she have any idea how beautiful she was? How he ached to hold her, make love to her until they both were sated and exhausted.

Then his world tilted when she rolled over, splashing her feet. Her bottom bounced in the water and he licked his lips, imagining running his tongue over the tight, rounded curves. He needed her—wanted her more than he wanted his next breath.

Nothing on the green earth could have kept him from going to her. With each step that took him closer, his heart beat faster. Sweat beaded his forehead, his heart clamored with a need so strong he could barely catch his breath. His hunger for her became a raging desire to taste her, ravage her. He was already stiffer than he’d ever been before. As he rounded the corner of the pool, she was pulling herself up the ladder and he came face-to-face with the loveliest, most beautiful woman he’d ever laid eyes upon.

“Zander…” she gasped and started to wrap her arms around her nudity.

He took her hand and brought it to his lips, kissing the underside of her wrist, where her pulse beat heavy. He looked at her, taking in her bright eyes made brighter with the back drop of her pale skin. “Don’t cover yourself. You’re so amazingly beautiful.” He leaned forward and kissed her forehead, her cheek, then quickly on the lips. “You tempt me beyond words. If you don’t want this, don’t want me, tell me now.”

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