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CHAPTER7
Eve
After the waitressapproached to clear our plates, we didn’t discuss age again, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it. As we left the restaurant and drove home, I fought a mental war while carrying on a normal conversation.
My pole friends seemed to think any age difference is no big deal. And honestly, it shouldn’t be. I wouldn’t think twice if a man was that much older than a woman he was dating. So why am I so hung up on the reverse?
Max pulled into Aunt Winnie’s driveway before I had an answer to that question.
“Would you like to take a walk on the beach before heading inside?”
The weather is perfect and the full moon reflecting off the water looks so beautiful, I’d love to take a closer look.
“I’d like that.”
He smiled and stepped out of the truck. I got scolded at the restaurant when I didn’t wait for him to open my door, so I waited for him to do it this time.
I took his hand to steady myself as I stepped down and he held onto it as we made our way across the yard. He let go long enough for me to remove my sandals, but then took it again.
We walked straight toward the water then stopped just shy of the tide. Max directed me in front of him and put his hands on my shoulders. My heart pounded, but I have no idea if it’s because of the breathtaking view in front of me or the sexy man behind me.
He stepped closer until his front skimmed my back and rested his chin on my shoulder. His voice vibrated against my ear when he spoke.
“I had a really great time tonight, Eve.”
The wind kicked up and I shivered. He slid his hands up and down my arms, warming them before pulling me back against him and wrapping his arms around my waist. I nodded in agreement then leaned my head against his shoulder and enjoyed the view of the moonlight shining off the rippling waves.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re older than me. How many couples are exactly the same age?” I assumed that was a rhetorical question so I stayed silent. “We’re both adults. There’s no reason we shouldn’t to see each other again. Unless you don’t want to?”
How could I not? From the first time I laid eyes on Max, I had a feeling of déjà vu. Even now, I feel like I know him, even though we’ve only spent a few hours together. That has to be a sign ofsomething, right? I just need to get over myself, take a chance, and explore whatever it is.
I shook my head, then realized he could interpret that two ways.
Shifting my head slightly to look up at him, I said, “I want to.”
The corner of his mouth kicked up into an adorable smile as he turned me in the circle of his arms and pressed his mouth to mine. His kiss was tentative at first, a mere brushing of lips, but it still felt amazing. And that was just the start.
He nibbled at my bottom lip then gently tugged and fully opened his mouth over mine, applying a wonderful suction. I dropped my sandals and wrapped my arms around his neck, melting against his chest. I matched his tongue stroke for stroke and our surroundings faded away as all my senses focused on the taste and feel of the man in my arms.
Max tightened his hold, pulling me onto my tiptoes and I groaned as my tight nipples pressed against his hard chest. His mouth was still feasting on mine and with one arm wrapped around my waist holding me in place, he slowly stroked his hand up to cup my breast. Sensation zinged down to my clit when he flicked his thumb against my nipple and I leaned my hips into him, pressing against his erection. He pushed into me once, twice, three times before pulling back slightly to put some space between us. My heels settled onto the sand as Max loosened his hold and slowly ended the kiss.
* * *
Max
I carriedthe last sheet of drywall into the house and set it down against the rest of the stack. Pop and I are done building structures at the festival grounds and picked up where we left off on our job list. Today we’re hanging drywall in the two-car garage we built for Mitch Beckett last spring. He didn’t plan on putting up walls, but his wife didn’t like the look of the bare studs. So here we are.
The job should be relatively easy, but it is labor intensive. Which suits me just fine today. It’s been two days since my date with Eve and I still get a semi when I think about that kiss. I don’t remember the last time I got so turned on while still fully clothed. Probably not since I was a horny teenager. Hopefully the physical work will keep things under control down there.
“We’ll start down there,” Pop said, pointing to the back wall.
I picked up the drills and set them on the floor over where we’ll be working, while he filled his toolbelt with screws. When he was done, he picked up a piece of drywall.
“I can do it,” I said.
“So can I.”
He walked past me, grumbling under his breath. Instead of arguing with him, I grabbed a sheet, carried it across the garage, and set it next to his. We did that twice more, then started hanging.
