Another shake of the head.
“Sneaking alcohol out of the house and drinking so much you threw up in someone’s garden?”
He raised an eyebrow.
“I’ve heard it happens. Not that I’ve done that.” Jade averted her gaze for a beat. Then said, “Skinny-dipping?”
A spark of interest shot from his hazel eyes. But he shook his head. What the hell? Did he live in a monastery? Surely there was something he got up to.
She tapped her fingers on her chin. “You’re not bad to look at. Before the disguise you must have had a ton of girls chasing you.”
“I had braces for three years and wore thick-lensed glasses before I had Lasik surgery.”
A laugh burst from Jade. “Seriously?”
“Seriously,” he replied with a grin.
“Wow… I’m in shock. You are full of surprises. You know, it’s never too late to live a little. You should try something.”
“I should?”
“Yes, but getting drunk and throwing up in a stranger’s garden isn’t exactly fun.”
He gave her a questioning stare.
She threw up her hands and sighed. “Yes, I’ve done it, wasn’t my proudest moment.”
He chuckled.
She drummed her fingers on the table. “There’s got to be something you can try that doesn’t involve parties and getting drunk… Let’s go skinny-dipping.” The words flew out of her mouth before she had the chance to stop them.
He sat back in his chair. His eyes bore into hers, and a slow, crooked smile spread across his face. And her heart rate took off like a galloping horse. Uh-oh. She dropped herself in this one—big time.
“You want to go skinny-dipping?” His voice was low and deep, sending a warm flush over her skin.
No.
Yes.
No.
Oh God… Why did I have to blurt that out? Because she was truly, madly, crazily in lust, that’s why.
“Sure, that’s if you’re not too chicken?” Brave words coming from someone who was shaking in her heels. He really wouldn’t take her up on it, would he?
“Definitely not chicken. I’d love to see what I’ve missed out on.” His hot gaze flicked over her. Oh boy!
“Okay then, we’ll have to fit it in some time while you’re in town.”
Maybe he’d forget about her stupid suggestion. But why was it stupid again? She’d get to see what was under his clothes, and she didn’t think she’d be disappointed with what she’d find. It was a brilliant idea.
“Tonight,” Nate said.
“Excuse me?” Jade choked.
“We’re both free now. The weather’s warm. Why wait?” His voice rumbled and all her girly parts tingled with lusty excitement.
Why wait? Because she didn’t mean to blurt it out. But now it was out there… Was she wearing her good underwear? Yes, she’d chosen a lacy blue set like she knew they would be on display. As of two days ago, she was freshly waxed, so all good there too.
