Page 106 of Connected By Stars
He’s grabbing the last of the stuff, and I help him carry it to the Jeep. “Nice choice on the bikini.” I hand him a bag to put in the back.
“I thought so.” His eyes sparkle with amusement. “You’ve been holding out on me.”
“It’s not one I usually wear on a boat day with our families.” I laugh. “Even though I’m twenty-four, my dad would still force me to put something over it.”
“I don’t blame him. Lucky for me, the beach should be deserted, and it’s for my eyes only.” He shuts the back door of the Jeep and pulls me to him. “I didn’t get myhoney, I’m homekiss yet.”
“Well, we need to fix that. Honey, I’m home.” Ireach up and pull him to me as his lips meet mine. His soft lips suck on my bottom lip before his tongue dives in and seeks mine. I melt into him as his hand on the back of my neck holds me firmly and possessively.
“Much better,” he murmurs against my lips before giving me one more soft kiss and releasing me. “You ready for Operation Seduce Me?”
“You named it?” I laugh and shake my head.
“All great plans have a name. Makes it more fun.” He shrugs his shoulders and sends me a grin as we head to the door to lock up.
We makeit to the island and set our tent up before we gather old driftwood for the fire. I look around and smile at the spot he chose. It’s the same place we went all those years ago when I was a love-struck teenager. Okay, I’m still a love-struck teenager when it comes to him.
I glance over at him and admire the way his muscles work as he picks up the firewood. Sweat glistens off his bare chest as the last of the sun beats down on us. I find myself licking my lips as I watch a drop slide down his tattoo-covered bicep.
“I wish I could capture that look you are giving me right now. It’s making me so fucking hard.” I jerk my eyes up to his, and smoldering emeralds meet mine.
I swallow hard as my heart beats against my chest in a pounding rhythm. Families down the beach pull our gaze away from each other as children’s laughter rings through the air. I watch as the parents attempt to pack up the day’s adventure. Sand toys are thrown everywhere as evidence of a successful beach day with the kids.
There are only a couple more boats out here with us, and they’ll be leaving soon. The excitement starts to build at thethought of spending the night out here with Mav, just the two of us, the ocean, and the stars.
I glance at him again, and he’s studying me. “What are you thinking about right now?”
“That I’m excited to spend the night out here with you. Just you, me, the ocean, and the stars. It’s a full moon tonight, too. It’s going to be beautiful.”
“I know. That’s why I planned it tonight. I’m excited to be out here with you, too.” He walks over to me with an armful of driftwood. “Let’s set up the firepit so we can get a swim in before dark. We wouldn’t want the bears to get you.” He grins before walking toward our campsite.
“Very funny.” His laughter rings out as he places the driftwood in the firepit area already here. The island is a small spoiler with lots of trees and an area cleared out by campers to make a campsite. A small beach lines one side of the island. With the island being so small, a slight breeze can be felt as the wind goes across the span of it, keeping the bugs at bay.
I lift my shirt and take off my jean shorts to get ready for our swim. Tossing them in my bag, I hear a sharp intake of breath as I glance over at Maverick.
“Jesus, Bell.” His voice is low, and his eyes hungrily roam over my body.
I feel my skin heat at the intensity of his gaze, sending tiny jolts through my body. His eyes smolder with desire as he strains against his swim trunks. I think this just became my new favorite bikini. I could stand here all day with him looking at me like this.
He takes a step in my direction, and I back up. He stops, and a smile plays on his lips, lifting one corner. His eyes fill with amusement and a hint of a predatory gleam.
“You going to run from me, Bell? We’re on an island. There’s nowhere to hide.” He starts to move toward me, and Islowly move back, my blood thrumming with excitement and the thrill of the chase. I may be the one seducing him tonight, but he’s going to have to catch me first.
I run to the water and dive in, swimming out as fast as possible. I hear him chuckle before diving in seconds behind me. Strong hands grab me by the waist and bring me to his hard chest. I gasp at the contact as heat pours from his body, sending goosebumps over my skin.
“Not a good move on your part,” he whispers in my ear. “I can swim these waters in my sleep, and you just became my perfect wave that I’ll do anything to catch.” He nips my ear, and his hand firmly holds my stomach, bringing me flush to his hard arousal pressing into my behind.
I groan at the contact as his hand slides down under the water and palms my center, applying pressure to my bud with his thumb. The thin material of my swimsuit barely gives any barrier.
The remaining boats have left by now as the sun starts to sink low. It’s just the two of us and the ocean as the saltwater gently caresses my skin.
“I don’t think you need this anymore.” His voice is low in my ear seconds before the ties of my swimsuit bottoms come undone, and he fists it in his hand. “Or this.” His skilled hands remove my bikini top in seconds. My nipples harden as the water laps over them.
“I thought I was the one doing the seducing tonight?” I whisper as I close my eyes and moan when he rolls my nipple between his fingers.
“I think we both know that I don’t need to be seduced by you. You have me. I’m a slave to you and yours to own.” He bites my neck and sucks hard before soothing it with his tongue. Heat pools between my legs, and I rub against him, causing him to moan against my skin.
“I need you now, Maverick. Please,” I whimper as his hand finds my swollen clit again.
