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ChapterTwenty-Three
Rick knew he was grinning like a fool, but he couldn’t help himself.
As they walked back to camp, he squeezed Olivia’s hand. Already, he was fantasizing about their next encounter. He’d bring a pack loaded with supplies—condoms, a blanket, a flashlight, and a towel. Maybe a pillow so Olivia’s head wouldn’t have to rest on the hard stone.
Around them, the narrow road was quiet. No one was out, save for the usual stray cats. Naturally, Olivia stopped and petted each one. But he wasn’t in any hurry to get back to camp. He liked having her to himself for a little longer.
“You’re so quiet,” she said. “What are you thinking?”
“About next time.”
She laughed. “Next time? You’re already plotting ahead?”
“Aren’t you?”
“Definitely. Though a bed might be nice.” She sighed. “A king bed with a comfortable mattress and big, fluffy pillows.”
Even if he agreed, he couldn’t resist teasing her. “Aphrodite’s temple didn’t do it for you? She wouldn’t be pleased to hear it.”
“Okay, but if you’re going to be pounding into me next time, I could use a little more cushioning.”
Pounding into her? The words conjured up a steamy image that flooded his brain. Olivia lying underneath him, naked and willing, moaning with pleasure as he thrust himself into her. If he wasn’t careful, he’d end up with another hard-on.
As he tried to get his dick under control, an idea came to him. “After Cyprus, are you flying straight home or stopping along the way?”
“I’m staying in Athens for a week. My graduate adviser got me approved for library access at the American School of Classical Research. Since the residence hall is full, I need to book a room at a student hostel. Which reminds me, I should get on that.”
Yes. He couldn’t have planned a better setup. “Would you be willing to spring for a private hotel room? Preferably one with a king bed? I’d pay for half of it.”
“You’d come to Athens with me?” Her voice rose in excitement. “That would be fantastic.”
“Sure. The Larnaca airport is such a small hub that I need to fly out of Athens anyway, whether I go home or move on to my next job.”
“Have you decided where you’ll be going yet?” Her voice had a slight hitch to it, like she wasn’t sure she should be asking.
Though he wanted to offer her reassurance, he couldn’t comfort her with false promises. “I don’t know. Either way, it wouldn’t be a problem to spend a week in Athens with you.”
“Then I’d love it. But…I will have to do research. Only during the day, though.”
“If you save the nights for me, I’ll be fine.” He’d have no problem occupying his time in a city filled with world-class ruins. Even if he lazed around and read, he’d be happy. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d stayed in a decent place. When he was between jobs, he usually crashed on someone’s couch or found the cheapest hostel available.
“Then yes, please,” she said. “I’ll find a room with a big bed and a decent shower. But I don’t want to wait until then to have sex. Like you said, it is Aphrodite’s temple. She might be disappointed if we don’t follow through.”
“No argument from me.” If she didn’t want to lie on the cold stone, she could be on top. At the thought of her riding him, her gorgeous body illuminated by the moonlight, his dick sprang to life again.
Down, boy. We’re almost at camp.
He’d have to get his libido under control when they worked together. He couldn’t let his steamy fantasies distract him.
She let go of his hand. “If we’re trying to be discreet, I should go on ahead. Is that okay?”
He wished he could parade back into camp with her by his side to show everyone what a lucky bastard he was. But flaunting their status in front of Grant would be like poking a beehive. “No problem. You might want to grab a brush and tackle your hair before you face the others. It’s kind of wild.”
Grinning, she ran her fingers through her curls. “That’s your fault, but I’ll take care of it.” She leaned forward and placed a quick kiss on his lips. “Good night, Rick. Sweet dreams.”
They wouldn’t exactly be sweet. More like extra spicy. “’Night, Olivia.”
He waited for ten minutes, letting his mind wander back to their encounter in the temple, replaying every blissful minute. The feel of her smooth skin beneath his fingers. The taste of her lips. The mind-blowing orgasm she’d given him. The way she’d cried out in pleasure when he’d gone down on her.
