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When he took a hard curve, I let out a scream, squeezing my thighs against him as the vibrations continued to create wave after wave of electric sensations. Panting, I could tell I was shaking, my heart exploding inside of my chest as a rush of adrenaline kicked in. As he slowed down, coming to an idle, I gasped for air.
“You okay back there?” he asked, his deep voice resonating like wildfire through me.
“I’m fine.” Dear God, my voice sounded like I was a little girl terrified of her own shadow.
“You’re sure, cause it’s about to get dicey.”
Was he just trying to scare me? “I am fine. I’ll have you know I love thrills.” Why was I trying to prove myself to him?
I had a feeling he was enjoying tormenting me. “Keep holding onto me, sweetheart. The fun is about to begin.”
Fun? Was he kidding me? As he pressed down on the accelerator again, zooming away from the stop sign, the chill in the air increased. He was headed straight to the Mission Range, the mountains spreading all around the city. Some of the most incredible locations I’d ever been in my life were in the various mountain ranges. I hadn’t thought about the fact that since I’d returned home, I hadn’t taken a trip to any of my favorite places.
He seemed right at home, maneuvering the bike around several slower cars, easily exceeding the speed limit. I finally willed myself to open my eyes, the adrenaline rush still building in my system. I was floored that I was finally starting to relax, enjoying the view as well as the closeness to him. Heat resonated off his body, warming mine.
After a few more minutes, I was able to lift my head, becoming more exhilarated than I’d been in years. The views were even more incredible as he came closer to one of the peaks. I couldn’t help myself, throwing my head back and yahooing.
I could tell by his body language he was laughing, obviously surprised I was having such a good time. Why hadn’t I done this before? I intertwined my fingers together, not realizing I’d lowered my arms until his thick bulge pressed into my hands.
As he slowed, I could swear I heard him growl. “Be careful, my bad girl.”
“Why?”
All he did was laugh before weaving his way through a canopy of trees. I hadn’t even known a road existed there. Where was he going? I didn’t have long to wait to find out.
The sight of a stunning waterfall tumbling over craggy rocks, settling into the most gorgeous cerulean blue lagoon took my breath away. For all the locations my parents had taken me and places where I’d hiked, I’d never seen this very private location on any map.
He slowed the bike, stopping it on a grassy knoll overlooking the lagoon. I didn’t wait for him, easing off the bike, still shaking from tension and excitement. Then I managed to rip off the helmet, holding it under my arm as I walked closer to a flat area of rocks overlooking the small cover.
Even from where I was standing, I was able to feel the mist as the fall hit the water with such ferocity the sound almost drowned out everything else. I was in awe and for the first time in as long as I could remember, completely happy and at peace.
I turned toward him, jumping up and down like a kid, my smile a mile wide.
The brooding man had removed his helmet, but he remained on the Harley staring at me, the backdrop of the afternoon sun highlighting his massive frame like a beautiful work of art. I wasn’t certain what he was thinking but after all the sparring we’d done, it no longer mattered. He made me feel protected. Cared for.
Was it possible we could have a future together?
No. I couldn’t think that way.
However, he was a man full of surprises. When he pulled off a bag strapped to the back of the bike, I studied him for a few seconds.
His eyes never left me. He placed the duffle on the grassy area closest to the rocks, removing a blanket. I’d never taken him for the picnic kind of guy. I chastised myself for stereotyping him. He was far too complex to continue doing so.
After dragging the bag closer, he swaggered toward me, his expression one of purpose. When he gathered me into his arms, pulling me onto my toes, the charge of current from before was nothing in comparison to the tingling sensations occurring now. He fisted my hair, tangling his long fingers in my curls, tugging ever so slightly to make certain he had my full attention.
All I could concentrate on were his rose-colored lips and how incredible they felt when he devoured me with his mouth. I placed my palms on his chest, darting my eyes back and forth across his. There was a seriousness in his tone I hadn’t heard before.
“I’m going to tell you this once, Chasity, so you better listen up.”
“Okay.”
His nostrils flared, his jaw sharp and the muscles in his neck tense. “I’m not good for you, not at all, but since the moment you came into my life, I can’t get you out of my mind. You’re the air I breathe and the energy that flows through my veins. You’re the only creature of beauty I’ve set my eyes on in a long time.”
When he took a scattered breath, my heart fluttered. “What are you trying to say?”
He never blinked nor did a muscle move. But when he spoke again, it was that moment when I knew my life would never be the same.
“What I’m saying is that you had a chance to walk away, but you refused to do so.”
