He stopped abruptly and stood beside the bed. Then he positioned her in front of him, bent over with her chest on the mattress. “I want you in every way imaginable.” He ran his finger down the ridge of her spine, along the crack of her ass, and brushed against the puckered rosebud of her virgin ass. “This, one day soon, will be mine. There’s no part of you I’d share with another man, Elle. Your every first will be with me.”
“Yes.” A one-word reply was all she could manage. Yes—to everything he wanted, anything he wanted.
He held his cock in his hand and rubbed it up and down her center, coating the head with the wetness pooled between her legs. He suddenly pushed inside her, his fingers gripped her hips, and he drove relentlessly until neither of them could wait another second. When she screamed his name, her body locked down around him and forced his tumble over the edge in concert with hers.
After they’d cleaned up, they slipped into their private infinity pool. The healing touch of the cool water soothed her delicate skin. Wrapped in each other’s embrace, they shared no less intimacy while talking about their hopes and dreams for the future than while in the throes of passion just moments before. Elle felt as if she’d met a new side of Devon. For the first time in several years, she thought they might actually have a shot at a happily-ever-after story of their own.
“Are you ready to go explore the island?” he asked.
“Yes, I can’t wait to see everything this place has to offer.”
They changed into shorts and sandals before leaving the suite, and the tension and doubts that hung between them only hours before had disappeared. Hand in hand, they strode through the hillside terraces of the resort, excited about the plentiful activities their vacation destination would provide.
The luxurious spa and raving reviews over the couple’s massage caught Elle’s attention immediately. Devon insisted on booking the zip line tour of the rain forest for them both. Just off the beach at the bottom of the multilevel terraces and winding staircase was a shallow coral reef where they could relive their first date. They wound down the sweeping steps until they reached the beach below.
“We can’t miss the tour of the volcanoes while we’re here.” Elle bounced on her toes in excitement while taking in the grandeur around her.
“If we have time in between our indoor activities,” Devon teased. “We may not have time to put clothes on again after today.”
“Then we’ll go naked and really cause a stir around here.” The spark of defiance in her eyes made Devon narrow his in return.
“If you think I’d let another man see you naked, you’ve got another thing coming.”
“You know it turns me on when you go all Neanderthal man on me. Just no pissing on my leg to mark your territory. I have to draw the line there.”
His steps were casual, but his gaze held a playful warning. His advance toward Elle was slow but calculated, forcing her to back up in an automatic, self-preservation response. “Elle, you’re the only person who’s gotten away with mocking me more than once. The bodies of the other unfortunate people will never be found. Don’t make me have to take you and hide you away, too.”
“That depends. Where would you hide me? Is it as beautiful a place as this island? If so, I’ll be sure to mock you again so we can stay. You’d have to stay with me to make sure I don’t escape, of course.” She smiled from ear to ear while she attempted to see how far she could push his ultra-controlled demeanor before he revealed more of his true self to her.
“It’s not punishment if you like it and want it. I’m afraid you’re not leaving me much choice.”
Her watchful eyes never left him, waiting for him to made a sudden move on her, but she didn’t see him move until she was already in his grasp. His speed was unbelievable, putting him on top of her before her brain even comprehended he’d made a move. She was in his arms and tossed over his shoulder in the blink of an eye.
He charged toward the water and dove in, turning on his back and positioning her on top of him at the last moment. Submerged in the aqua blue waters of the Caribbean, he pushed up and they surfaced with sputtering and hysterical laughter.
“You were getting a little hotheaded. I thought you could use some cooling off,” he explained.
“Is that so?” She laughed as she wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. He supported her in the water with his strong, muscular arms. “Always looking out for my well-being, aren’t you?”
“Always have. Always will.”
The following day, he woke her early for their zip line tour of the rain forest. High in the canopy of the lush green trees, she stood on a platform with nothing but a harness and a line stretched through the trees to keep her from plunging to her death on the forest floor.
“I think I’m going to be sick.” She peered over the edge of the platform and quickly retreated when she saw the dizzying height.
He wrapped his arms around her from behind to make her feel more secure. “When the fear is too much and you feel like it’s overtaking you, close your eyes. Feel me with you. Remember how this feels in my arms and let it calm you. I’m your shadow, Elle. I’m always with you.”
“Next,” the tour guide called out.
Elle opened her eyes and stepped out of Devon’s embrace, her courage renewed. The guide connected her harness to the line and gave her a reminder demonstration of what to do.
“Now, just sit down in your harness, and simply let go. Soar through the trees and have the time of your life. There’s nothing to fear.”
She did as he said, keeping Devon’s encouragement close to her heart. In an instant, she was zipping through the canopy. Amazing sights and beauty she’d never seen before quickly made her forget about her fears. The tree height became her friend, introducing her to new and wonderful experiences she never would’ve risked on her own. Her squeals of delight rang through the trees, quickly followed by Devon’s laughter.
“I’m so glad you made me do this!” She jumped into his arms as soon as he landed on the next stop. “This is so much fun. Makes me wish I had a video camera on my helmet so I could watch it over and over again.”
When they’d finished flying through the trees, Devon pulled her into his arms and kissed her on the tip of her nose. “I’m proud of you. Even though you were scared out of your mind, you handled it like a pro.”
