Page 39 of In Bed with the Ice Queen

Helena nodded, feeling her heart race with both excitement and affection. Their relationship kept growing deeper, and she loved it.

As they walked toward the outside of the Hard Rock Café Resort, Helena admired the building’s unique shape, which looked like an oversized electric guitar. It was beautiful and modern.

“Look at that!” she said, pointing at the guitar-shaped structure. “Isn’t it wild?”

“It’s awesome,” Sloane agreed, her voice full of enthusiasm. “I can’t believe we get to stay here.”

Once they entered the resort, it felt like stepping into another world. Music played softly in the background, and the air was filled with the smell of food. They headed to the pool areas.

The large collection of pools were surrounded by lounge chairs with bright umbrellas. They picked two chairs near the water and settled in. Sloane poured sunscreen into her hands and rubbed it on her arms and shoulders.

“You need some help with your back?” Sloane said, looking at Helena.

“Oh, definitely!” Helena replied, turning her back toward Sloane. She felt Sloane’s hands gently spreading the sunscreen on her back, and she relaxed. “Thanks, you’re the best.”

“Just looking out for you,” Sloane said, her voice playful.

Helena turned around after Sloane finished, her skin now glistening in the sun. “Your turn,” she said, grabbing the bottle of sunscreen.

Once they were ready, they jumped into the cool water.

The sun was bright, and the water felt refreshing. They splashed each other playfully, laughter echoing around the pool area. After swimming, they floated on their backs, staring up at the bright blue sky.

“I love this,” Helena said, glancing over at Sloane.

“Me too,” Sloane replied softly, turning her head to look into Helena’s eyes. “This is perfect.”

After a while, they swam over to the edge of the pool and rested on the side, their feet dangling in the water. Helena admired Sloane’s shoulders and the way the sunlight danced on her skin. Sloane caught her gaze and smiled widely.

“What?” Sloane asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Just thinking how lucky I am,” Helena said, feeling warmth spread through her.

Sloane’s smile softened. “I feel the same. We make a great team, both in business and in life.”

Helena felt a flutter in her stomach and leaned closer. “I love how you always know what to say.”

They shared a moment of silence, looking into each other’s eyes as the water lapped gently against their bodies.

EPILOGUE

SLOANE 5 YEARS LATER

Sloane lay in bed, the soft sheets tangled around her legs as she smiled down at her wife, Helena Wolfe-Callahan. Helena's warm hands gently explored her body, and Sloane felt the electric thrill of her touch. They had been together for years now, yet every moment still felt new.

“Helena,” Sloane breathed, her voice soft and excited. “That feels amazing.”

Helena looked up, her eyes gleaming with mischief. “I aim to please,” she said playfully, her tongue dancing teasingly. Just as Sloane felt herself rising to the edge of pleasure, a loud cry filled the room.

“Waaaah!”

Sloane and Helena both paused, laughter bubbling up between them.

“Looks like Maui needs us,” Helena said with a grin, sitting up and brushing her hair off her face.

Sloane chuckled and said, “I guess our moment is over.”

Helena leaned over to give her a quick kiss. “Don’t worry, we can continue this later.”

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