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Clever little Princess.
If I hadn’t laughed underwater, I’d have been fine. But the beginning of her comment had me lowering my guard, so instead of being calm and collected, I get a nose full of ocean.
But the burning in my sinuses is worth it to feel her palm against the bare skin of my chest.
She pulls her hand away while I’m still beneath the surface, but I reach out and grab it.
As I lift my head above the water, I keep my grip on her wrist.
“You’re a sneaky girl,” I laugh, turning away from her and blowing the water out of my nose.
“I literally did what you told me to do,” she argues, but I can hear her humor.
I clear my throat and use my free hand to wipe my eyes before I go back to treading water.
“You gonna survive, Mr. Muscles?”
Mr. Muscles.
She’s smiling at me. Full-on smiling. And it fills my chest with a lightness I haven’t felt in forever.
“I dunno.” I try to keep a straight face. “I might need mouth to mouth.”
She rolls her eyes. “This is Mexico, notThe Sandlot.”
I smirk. “Every time you open your mouth, I like you even more.”
Chapter 10
Natalie
Every timeyou open your mouth, I like you even more.
What am I supposed to say to that?
And who tells a stranger that?
He finally lets go of my wrist. “Luke Anders.” He holds his hand above the water. “Starting forward and alternate captain for the Minnesota Sleet.”
My brows go up.
“I know.” He smirks. “I’m impressive.”
I splash him again.
He snickers and wipes his face off, then holds his hand back up.
Sighing, I keep my other limbs moving and place my palm against his.
That damn jolt of desire spears through me again. Just like when our arms touched this morning.
I ignore it.
“Natalie Wagner.” I give his hand a shake. “Ocean lover and director of operations for Wag Corp. Nice to put a name to the startling appearances, Luke.”
He tightens his fingers around mine when I say his name, then he lets go. “Pleasure. But please, call meMr. Muscles.”
“Now that I know they’re for work…” I lift a shoulder.
