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She pulled her head back to look into my eyes.
“Don’t,” I whispered, my throat tightening.
She had me by the balls already, and if she fucking said the words, I would never want to let her go. I would, because I had to, but for the first time in my life, I’d know the bitter sting of regret.
“There’s you. You’re there, Dante. And if going into the dark is the only way I can have you, then I’ll go. I’d follow you. I don’t want to be out here by myself anymore.”
I didn’t answer Noemi. It was all nonsense anyway, and there was no point in discussing it. She wasn’t going into the dark with me. We had a temporary contract, the terms of which had been fulfilled.
The yacht windows would be fixed in the morning, then we were setting out to sea.
With no stops, Florida was seven days away. After the explosion, I informed Captain Burrowes of my change in plans. I collected a debt from another friend who owned a private island. We would anchor there for a night or two, spend a few days in Michael Bianchin’s island paradise. Beyond that, we wouldn’t see another person who wasn’t captain or crew of theMary Theresa.
My mind was made up. Noemi wasn’t going into the dark or anywhere else with me, not if she wanted to stay alive. After Florida, Noemi was going home, and I was going after the bastard who tried to kill her and me. Twice.
“Go to sleep, Noemi.Vai a dormire, angelo.” I pushed her head down onto my shoulder, hoping she’d take the hint and stop talking. I wanted to be nice to her but if she pushed me, I wouldn’t have a choice.
Fuck. I should have left the room already, but I liked the way she felt against me. I liked the way she curled against my side, the way her breasts pushed against my chest and her hair tickled my chin as I rested my head against hers. I should have been the ass I am and left her to her dreams. Instead, I took what I wanted, but not without a warning. My arm tightened around her waist.
“Okay,” she said quietly. “Good night.”
Her lips feathered over mine before she nestled against my chest.
My heart thudded loud enough to keep us both awake.
I’d never had a lover’s goodnight kiss before.
A lifetime of firsts.
