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“That’s amazing. It’s in mint condition.”

“Yes, it is.” He shrugged. “I baby it.”

“Oh, it’s a straight stick. I could never drive it.” Markie laughed.

“Like I’d let you, even if it was automatic,” Nate scoffed, then laughed when Markie punched his arm. He pulled her close. “Let’s go get in the pool.”

“I’m ready for that.”

They entered his house, and Markie carried her suit to the bathroom to change. Nate sat down, removed his boots, socks, and the rest of his clothes, then he walked out the patio doors to the deep end of the pool and dove in. It felt fantastic.

He did a few laps while waiting for Markie. As he swam to the shallow end, he stopped beside the steps and folded his arms on the top of the pool when he saw her come outside. She wore the blue one-piece, and it fit her like a glove. He knew he was getting in deep with her and was hoping it would amount to something serious between them. He wanted to get married again and have kids.

“Come on in, sweetheart. The water’s great.”

“You’re naked, aren’t you?”

Nate chuckled. “Yep. You could be too.”

“Nope.” Markie walked toward the steps, walked down them and then swam to the other end. Nate watched her glide through the water, then he swam after her. He dipped under the water and grabbed her ankle, making her scream. He came up, laughing. She splashed water at him. “Are you trying to give me a heart attack?”

He pulled her close, pressed his lips to hers, and groaned when she wrapped her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck.

“I would never want to do that,” Nate said then nipped at her neck with his teeth. He looked into her eyes. “You are the most amazing woman, Markie.”

“Right back at you.”

“I’m an amazing woman? I take offense to that.”

She laughed. “You know what I meant.”

Nate grinned. “I did. I love teasing you. In every way possible.”

“Maybe I’ll tease you.”

“I’m not sure I could handle that.”

“We’ll see, won’t we?” She pushed away from him, went under water, and swam toward the shallow end.

After spending an hour in the pool, they decided to head inside to get out of the heat of the day. Nate dressed in sweatpants and a T-shirt. The house felt cold after being in the pool. Markie mentioned she was hungry, and Nate agreed.

“I’ll make some sandwiches.”

“That’ll work. Do you mind if I take a shower to get the chlorine out of my hair?”

“No, go right ahead. I’ll get the sandwiches ready.

“Okay. I’ll make it quick.”

“Take as long as you need.”

She smiled at him, then walked down the hallway toward the bathroom.

Nate got everything out for the sandwiches, not sure what she’d like. He figured she would make her own. He decided to see how much longer she would be, since he didn’t want to eat without her.

He strode down the hall, entered his bedroom, just as the bathroom door opened. Nate’s eyes fixated on Markie as she emerged from the bathroom, her body swathed in nothing but a towel. The damp fabric clung to her skin, outlining every delicious curve and valley of her body. Her hair, still wet from the shower, cascaded around her shoulders in thick strands. Nate couldn’t help but feel his cock stir in his sweatpants as he drank in the sight of her.

Markie sauntered over to Nate, her hips swaying seductively with each step. She stopped in front of him and slowly peeled back the towel, revealing her bare, glistening skin beneath. Nate’s breath hitched in his throat as he took in the sight of her breasts and tight, toned stomach.

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