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Chapter Seventeen
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It’s nearing midnightand I’ve loved every second of dancing with Hudson. Laughing with him. Drinking with him. Introducing him to family and friends. I’m even more eager to have some alone time with him before he leaves
“Let’s get out of here,” I suggest as the band starts their final set.
“Is it okay for you to leave?”
“I could have left an hour ago. I just wanted to be the envy of everyone in the room for a little longer.” I smirk, hooking my hand around his tie and pulling him down to me.
“Is that so?” he murmurs against my mouth.
“Absolutely.”
His smile widens and so does mine.
“I need to go say goodbye to Starr. I’m sure her and Mark will be leaving soon.” I push up and kiss his jaw. “I’ll meet you on the beach in five minutes.”
With that, I spin on my heel and head toward my sister who’s standing next to the bar tucked against Mark’s side, looking happier than I’ve ever seen her.
“Hey, I’m taking off,” I tell her the moment I reach her. “Do you need anything else from me?”
“Are you kidding?” She bats at me. “You’ve done more than enough. Get out of here. Go show that hottie just how talented us Claire women can be.” She winks, knocking her hip against Mark who’s listening with a wide smile on his face.
“Good luck with this one,” I tell him, giving them both a quick hug before slipping out around the bar as to not be stopped by anyone.
While the venue is technically outdoors, there’s this curtain that walls off three sides, leaving only the side facing the beach open.
Making my way around the side, I spot Hudson instantly. He’s standing close to the water, his hands shoved into the front pockets of his jeans as he looks out over the gulf.
Kicking off my flip flops, I tread through the sand, sliding up next to him the moment I reach him.
“It’s beautiful out here,” he murmurs, his arm going around my shoulder. Fingers trace slowly up my bare arm causing prickles to pepper my skin.
“It is. Come on, there’s something I want to show you.” I entwine my fingers with his and tug him in the direction I want to go.
We walk in silence for several moments, enjoying the feel of the sand beneath our feet and the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore. It almost feels like we’re the only two people in the world right now.
“So where are we going exactly?” Hudson asks after we’ve walked quite a ways from the reception venue.
“You’ll see.” I knock my shoulder against his. “It’s just a little further. Patience, grasshopper.”
“Yeah, I don’t have much of that at the moment. I’ve been holding you pressed up against me all night imagining stripping you out of that little dress the entire time.” His words send a rush straight between my legs and I have to physically restrain myself from jumping him right here in the sand.
“Delayed gratification.” I release his hand to skip ahead.
I don’t get but a few feet before Hudson grabs my shoulders and hauls me back against him.
“Or how about I strip you bare and fuck you right here?” he growls into my neck before laying open mouthed kisses down the side and across the top of my shoulder.
“Hudson,” I plead, though I’m not sure what I’m pleading for.
“Say the word, Lennon, and I’m all yours.” His hand slides slowly down the front of my dress and I feel myself starting to waiver.
“We’re out in the open. Anyone could see us.” A feeble attempt to stall him, not that I’m really sure I want him to stop.
“Then let’s get somewhere and get there now or I won’t care who’s watching,” he says, releasing me.
