Page 42 of Summer with a SEAL

And hell, part of the thrill right now was that everything was new with her. He’d just have to suck it up and get to work.

“How was your weekend?” Hunter asked, slinging his duffle bag over his shoulder.

“Can’t complain,” Jacob said. “Yours?”

“Emma was still sick,” Hunter said. “At least she has the summer off so she doesn’t need to drive to Williamsburg.”

“Right, she teaches classes there, doesn’t she?” Jacob asked, referring to the College of William and Mary, which was an hour away.

“Yep. It’s not too bad of a drive considering she only makes it a few days a week. But sitting on the bridge with her morning sickness wasn’t going so well—nothing like feeling you’re trapped in a car about to be sick everywhere.”

“Yeah, that sounds bad. These teachers have it pretty sweet though, an entire summer off?” he added with a low chuckle. “Jessica and her friends seem pretty damn happy.”

“Hell, Emma’s already planning to enjoy it when we have kids. She’ll be off when they are. The baby won’t be in school for a while, obviously, but I swear she’s got the entire thing planned out.”

Jacob nodded, thoughtful. He’d never considered that angle before. Not that he’d considered having kids, either. But he could see Jessica home with her kids. Their kids. What the hell was he thinking?

They didn’t even have a future together after the summer ended. She’d go back to her life, and he’d move on with his. Spending nights in her bed and weekends together was perfect for now, but real life would return. For both of them.

There was no sense in imagining what any future children would be like. It wasn’t even on the table.

He swung by the locker room to change into his water gear and made a quick call to Jess.

“Hey angel,” he said into her voicemail. “I just wanted to say hi before my training starts. Miss you. I’ll talk to you tonight, all right? Bye.” He ended the call, sticking his cell phone into his locker. He wouldn’t be able to talk to her while out on the water this afternoon.

She was probably busy with her girlfriends anyway.

His mind shifted to Jessica in her bed this morning as he pulled off his shirt—although they’d spent hours exploring each other last night, this morning had been quieter. Gentle. He’d woken her up and then pleasured her with his mouth and tongue, enjoying the taste of her sweetness as he brought her to orgasm.

He didn’t think he’d ever tire of listening to her cry out his name.

Even in her sleepy state, she’d opened her body to him. Let him touch and caress her. Run his hands over all her soft curves.

Kissing her goodbye had been fucking harder than he wanted to admit.

For a woman he was supposed to be dating somewhat casually, enjoying her summer vacation with, she was working her way right into his heart.

Chapter 18

Jessica walked along the boardwalk with Michelle and Amy a few days later, giggling at the silly tee shirts for sale. “These are so ridiculous,” she said with a laugh, stopping to look at a few.

“I dare you to buy one and wear it to school,” Michelle said, pulling out her cell phone to take a few pictures of the shirts.

“Yeah right,” Jessica countered. “Only if I’m looking to get fired.”

Michelle giggled, tucking her phone back into her purse. “I just sent a picture of that one to Ryker.”

Jessica raised her eyebrows. “Fiesta, siesta, tequila, repeat?”

“I’m saving the dirty one to show him later tonight.”

She shook her head, trying not to smile. “Is he coming by later? I thought the guys were busy with training all day before they went out tonight.”

“He comes over late most nights,” Michelle said with a shrug. “We’ll figure it out.”

They passed an ice cream shop near a playground and paused for a moment to watch the children running around shrieking in excitement. “Anchors is just up there,” Amy said, pointing. “Want to go in and grab drinks?”

Jessica looked at the bar a block away. “Sure, why not? Maybe Taylor is working tonight. We can say hi and see if she’ll introduce you to any hot military guys.”

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