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“Is that what you truly want?”
Gazing into my eyes, she nodded. “You’re the only man I want. I’ve wanted you for way too long.”
14
DISTRACTION
Ileaned my head into his chest, gripping him as he embraced me. We watched the pink and purple sky transform to hues of orange against the mildly cloudy blue canvas. It felt like time stood still as he held me. His heart pounded against my ear, which told me something was on his mind. Whether it was the thought of telling my father, or something about his business, I was scared to ask and ruin the perfect moment.
He brushed the stray hairs from my face and kissed my forehead. A gust of wind blew through, wrapping my untamed hair around both our faces. Snickering, I leaned back, spitting it from my lips as I attempted to control it. Placing his fingers under my chin, he guided my lips to his.
Every time he kissed me, I lost myself in whatever world I was living in with him. Any problem I’d had with him was instantly erased. I never wanted this to end. The reality was, summer was ending in a month and I’d be going back to Boston. Involuntarily, I sniffled as a tear rolled down my cheek.
Our kiss broke, and he cocked his head. “Did I hurt you?” Gently, he caressed the side of my cheek, wiping away the single tear with his thumb. “I’m sorry. You did such a good makeup job coverin—”
I placed my hand on the back of his, holding it to my skin. “No. You didn’t. I’m just thinking about things I shouldn’t.” I inhaled a deep, shaky breath. Tears pooled in my eyes, and I could no longer control my emotions. “You’re just—” I took the necklace he’d given me for my birthday, holding it in the palm of my hand. “How can someone like you be so gentle?” A nervous, sobbing laugh slipped from my mouth. “Not sexually, I mean. You’re definitely not that gentle there.”
Contemplation appeared on his bothered expression. He lowered his eyes to my neck while he gnawed at the inside of his cheek, meeting my wet gaze once again. “Eliza.”
“What?” Troubled that he used my normal nickname, I lifted my eyebrows.
“We need to tell your parents after our trip. I want this to work, but it’s getting to me. If we are going to be together, they have to know.”
I felt there was more he wanted to say in that moment, but I let it go, simply nodding. He was right. We needed to tell my parents, but then we’d have to plan both our funerals. Exhaling, I averted my gaze to the water crashing into the side of the posts under the pier. The mental image of my father punching him came to mind. Vincenzo forced my gaze back to his. I winced, but not at his touch; at the thought of him and my father fighting over this.
“Yes,” Vincenzo nodded.
“Yes, what?” My voice cracked.
“Earlier, you asked me if you were worth the risk. You’re worth it.”
My heart felt like it was going to explode. Light-headed, I smiled, feeling as if I would pass out at any moment. Happiness was an understatement. I could have held myself up, but I fell back in the sand, grinning at the glowing sky that had grown much darker.
“Did you just half-faint?” He untangled his body from mine, propping on his elbow next to me.
“You turned me from some sex-crazed maniac to some mushy, giddy weirdo.” I snorted.
“Ah, no.” He chuckled, resting a hand on my thigh next to the hem of my thong. “You’re still my little slut. Don’t forget that.”
“Always.”
Leaning over, he kissed my cheek then my lips as he stroked my leg in circles. He peeked up. My gaze followed his as I craned my neck to see what he was looking at.
“Eyes on me,” he muttered. “Don’t worry about them.”
I turned back to him. “Are you really going to fuck me on the beach in front of your security and whoever else might pass by?”
“Do you have a problem with that?”
“I don’t remember how it was before you went to prison, but every place on earth has cameras now.”
“Says the little whore who wanted me to fuck her against the window of my bathroom while everyone outside watched.” He slipped his fingers under the elastic of my panties. “I know you well.”
I inhaled a sharp breath at the sensation of him inserting a finger into my tunnel.
“You’re so wet for me already, princess.” Suddenly, he withdrew his hand, sitting up.
“What are you doing?” I groaned at the emptiness.
