Page 86 of Into The Light

“Cheers.” He took a sip and furrowed his brow before taking another one. “It doesn’t taste at all like I imagined.”

“Do you like it?”

“I love it.”

“And I love you.” I smiled and took another sip of my own.

His contented sigh lifted his shoulders and the look I started recognizing all too well crept inside the eyes matching the ocean surrounding us. I gasped when he appeared at my side and squealed as he hoisted me into his arms. Suddenly I was in the bed, and the sheer white scarves hanging around us blew from our speedy entrance.

He was on top of me, greedy hands removing my clothes while I pulled off his shirt. The sight of his smooth skin and rippling muscles still sent shivers down my spine. Sitting back, he let his gaze rake over my naked body. I melted beneath his stare and every nerve in my body sprung to life, desperate for his attention and touch.

The newfound warmth in his hands still shocked me and I moaned when his fingers glided down the length of my body. Sliding back up inside my legs, his fingers continued their way to the place I hoped he’d never stop touching. I slammed my eyes shut with a gasp when his fingers parted me and slid up the silky skin.

His hungry mouth discovered mine, and I inhaled him while his tongue parted my lips and pressed past them. His fingers found their way inside of me and I pressed against him, desperate for more. I reached out and found his hard shaft, gripping it in my hand. He moaned into my mouth and I moved my hand in time with his. My pleasure built, and from the way his body tensed above me, I could feel his own ready to explode.

Releasing my grip on him, I pushed him backward. He gave no resistance and settled back onto his elbows. Ravenous eyes watched me while I climbed on top of him. I met them with my own mirroring his desire as I positioned myself above him. Matching moans rolled out from us as I made my descent.

His arms wrapped around me as he sat up, pulling me deeper into his embrace and further down his cock, filling every inch of me. Holding me still, I breathed, and my body begged to move. I let my hips move against him, rocking my body against his hard chest. His grip around me tightened and held me against him while I increased my speed. He moved below me, his breathing increasing along with my own. I felt the heat building between us while I writhed above him, my arms encircling his neck as I held on tight. My body buzzed and vibrated while I rode him, moaning my excitement as I reached the highest heights. I clung to him and tossed my head back. The electricity crackled between us while our bodies exploded in unison.

We collapsed together in the bed, panting and sweating in a heap of tangled limbs.

“I think I’m going to pass out.” I panted. My head swirled, and the humidity wasn’t helping to cool me down. “It’s really hot down here.”

“I think I know how to fix that.”

I scrunched my brow and turned to look at him. Eyes filled with mirth met mine, and before I could protest, I was in his arms and we stood on the edge of our deck, his toes dangling over the edge.

“Aiden!” I protested, slapping his chest. “Don’t you dare!”

“Don’t you want to be with me for my first dip in the ocean?” He arched a brow and peered back down at the rippling aqua water below us.

I groaned and closed my eyes, nodding my approval. Without wasting another second, he jumped. I screamed while he launched into the air. We plunged into the ocean together and the cool water shocked my senses when we disappeared below it. The force of our landing ripped us apart, but we surfaced together, spitting water and coughing. The sound of his deep laughter carried across the open ocean. I wiped the water from my eyes and smiled when I saw the joy that lit up his face like the sun itself radiated inside him.

“This is incredible!” he shouted and spun around in the water, spraying an arc of it along with him. “How have I been alive so long and never done this?”

“Well, you’re doing it now.” I swam up to him and slid my arms around his neck. His beaming grin closed for just a moment when he planted a kiss on my lips. It grew back to full size when he pulled back and looked at me.

“Thank you,” he said.

“For what?”

“This. All of this. For bringing me to life again. For showing me what I was missing. For showing me how to live. And for loving me.”

And love him I did. More than anything. I answered him with a kiss. The world around us faded from thought as we floated together on the soft waves of the sea.

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Aiden

“I have a surprise for you,” Emilia whispered in my ear. I blinked open my eyes and rolled over to find her propped on an elbow staring at me.

“Good morning.” I reached out, pulling her into my arms. The soreness in them surprised me, another new sensation brought on by two days of wild sex and swimming naked beside her in the ocean. I finally understood why Mark had griped after each of his grueling workouts. My whole body ached, though it wasn’t an unpleasant feeling. Just another reminder I was alive.

Kissing her forehead, I closed my eyes and squeezed her tighter. These past two days had been nothing short of magical. The valets left food on our doorstep and we hadn’t left the little bungalow except to dive into the ocean surrounding us and paddle around. Last night we had floated together beneath the shooting stars, and I was certain my heart would explode from happiness while we lay there side by side, fingers entangled as the water continued to lift us up over the gentle waves.

I saw the excitement bubbling in her eyes. “Well? What is this surprise?”

“We’re going snorkeling.”