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“Oh, I like it all right. I’m just not sure I can be out here with you dressed in that strappy thing and not strip you bare and fuck you in front of all these people.”
I choke back a laugh, heat instantly flooding through my body at his words. If he keeps looking at me like that I just might let him do exactly what he’s threatening.
“Come on, Country Star. Let’s get you cooled off.” I nod my head toward the water.
“Good call. That way no one can see us.” He gives me the biggest shit eating smile before sliding his shirt over his head and dropping it on the chair.
“And you’re talking about my bikini.” I gesture to his chiseled abs, sculpted chest, and broad shoulders.
“Baby, if you want to strip me bare and fuck me for all these people to watch, I sure as hell am not going to stop you.” He winks before holding his hand out to me. “Shall we?”
“You’re too much, you know that?” I tell him as he leads me down to the edge of the water.
“You remember the first time we came down to this beach?” he asks, turning his sunglass covered eyes my way. “Pretty sure you stripped out of your bra somewhere in this general vicinity.” He points toward the water.
“Pretty sure you tossed me in the water first. All’s fair in war, baby,” I say mockingly, taking off into the water.
I make it almost to my knees before Hudson’s arm snags me around the waist, hauling me back against his hard body.
“And just where do you think you’re going?” He nips at my earlobe.
“I’m going swimming,” I remind him, trying to keep my voice unaffected by his actions even though my mind is pleading for him to slide his hand lower.
God, what does this man do to me? I’ve never wanted someone the way I want Hudson. Never craved a man’s touch the way I do his. Never knew what true desire felt like until him. No matter how close I am, it’s never close enough.
“Well then.” I hear the smile in his voice seconds before I’m spun around and hoisted over his shoulder.
“Hudson,” I squeal as he takes off through the water. “Don’t you dare,” I warn as I laugh.
“Don’t worry. I’m not gonna throw you in... Again. I just like the way your ass looks inches from my face,” he says seconds before his hand connects with my bare cheek on a firm slap.
“Hudson!” I squeal again, lifting my head to look around, certain that tons of people are probably enjoying the show right about now.
He walks several more feet, not stopping until the waves hit him right below his chest. Shifting me from his shoulder, he holds my body firm against his as he slides me down into the water, making sure I feel every ripple of his muscles against me as he does.
“See, I said I wouldn’t throw you.” When my face is level with his, he stops lowering me. I wrap my legs around his waist as his grip on me tightens. “But I sure as hell am gonna kiss you.”
And boy does he ever. He kisses me so deep I swear I can feel it all the way to my toes. It’s a mind blowing kiss. No,correction, it’s a life altering kiss. Because that’s exactly how I feel when Hudson pulls back, that sexy smirk of his firmly in place. I feel like my life has just been completely altered.
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“Do you want anotherone?” Hudson reaches into the cooler and pulls out a beer, sliding it into his koozie.
“Yes, please.” I hand him my cup, watching through the dark lenses of my sunglasses as he drops a few ice cubes into it from the bottom of the cooler before pouring a can of Mango-Rita over the top.
We’ve been out here for hours. Thank goodness for the umbrella–otherwise my fair skin would be burnt to a crisp by now. Even then, I’m not sure I’d care.
It’s been a perfect day. We swam for a while, played in the sand, and then swam a little more. We’ve talked, we’ve laughed, and we’ve laid here staring at the water, enjoying the peaceful silence that easily exists between us.
Hudson is everything I expected him to be and yet so completely different at the same time.
“Thank you.” I smile, taking the cup he extends to me.
About two hours ago we decided we wanted something more than water, so Hudson ran out and picked up beverages, which we’ve been laying here sipping since.
Needless to say I’m rocking a pretty nice buzz, which is intensified by the hot sun, the sound of the waves, and of course, the incredible man sitting next to me.
“What are you doing next Saturday?” I ask, taking a long drink before setting it on the small table that connects the two chairs.
