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Perhaps I should plan a trip to the volcano on my own in the next few days. Surely Tiero will have to work and won’t have time to play tour guide.
After spending time on Mount Etna, I want to see Stromboli… but only from a distance. It’s one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and has erupted almost continuously for the last two-thousand years. That’s totally mind-boggling. I make a mental note to research tours later tonight.
We’re unencumbered by other boats now, and the skipper speeds up. The vast blueness of the sea stretches before us, sunlight shimmering on the surface like gold. It's truly magical.
“You’ve told me what we would have done if we had no time restrictions. But what’s the actual plan?”
A grin spreads over his handsome face, and his eyes gleam with mischief. “I thought we might spend the day relaxing out on the water.”
Hmm, relaxing with no destination in mind… I bite down on my lip to stifle my smile.
Tiero comes up behind me, putting his hands on either side of mine on the railing, caging me in with his body. My stomach flutters.
The musky scent of his aftershave mixes with the salty sea air, making an intoxicating blend. We stay like this for a long while, neither one of us speaking.
Tiero places a soft kiss on top of my head. Warmth floods through me at this intimate gesture.
“Have a seat, princess. Make yourself comfortable. I’ll get us a drink.”
He disappears into the interior of the boat, and I realize that I’m yet to have a tour of this magnificent vessel.
When he returns, he’s carrying two glasses of wine. I swallow hard at the sight of him.
He lost his shirt somewhere along the way, and it’s the first time I’ve seen him like this.
I can’t tear my eyes off his chiseled chest. I knew he’d be ripped from the few touches I sneaked, but I’m unprepared for seeing it in the flesh.
Holy, holy shit!
This man’s body is hot! And apparently all mine for the taking.
My eyes travel down his torso, and my mouth goes as dry as the desert.
“Princess,” Tiero says, handing me my glass as his mouth curves into a smirk so predatory my legs go weak.
“Th… thank you.” I stutter like an idiot who’s never seen a bare chest before.
Well, truth be told, I’ve never seen one so amazing… hard and defined. My fingers itch to touch.
The proximity of his body is wreaking havoc on me, and my body heats as if it’s been in the sun for hours. Tiero smiles knowingly.
He steps closer.
“I like the way you’re looking at me, cuore mio,” he says, his voice deepening.
Cuore… from the little Italian I know, I’m pretty sure it means heart. He’s calling me my heart.
My insides melt. I wish this really meant something.
I bring the glass of wine to my lips, avoiding his penetrating stare, and take a hasty sip.
I taste nothing.
The tingling in my chest spreads through my entire body. Taking a deep breath, I force myself to lift my gaze… and meet blazing fire in his eyes.
The magnetic pull always swirling between us is stronger than ever, making me forget everything.
With my ex-boyfriends, I could never get my mind to shut up. Truth be told, I’ve never lost my head over anyone, but I have a distinct feeling today will be the day.
