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She snorts. “News to me.”
Jack leads us to the starboard railing where a few other crew members have gathered. It’s dark here, most of the overhead lights extinguished, there’s only a few deck lights illuminating our path, and of course the stars twinkling overhead.
Jack settles on the other side of Aly, so she’s sandwiched between us. He leans down and murmurs into her ear, “Just keep your eyes on the water, they can pop out at any moment.” But unlike Aly who is scanning the surface for signs of activity, Jack Off here hasn’t looked towards the water once. His eyes are solely focused on her.
Fucker.
But I’m just as guilty. She’s captured my full attention with the hopeful way she’s staring out at the water even though the dolphins have yet to make an appearance. Tendrils of dark hair have escaped her bun, flowing in the breeze, her eyes sparkling. I don’t question my next move, probably because it feels so natural, and it’s what any fiancé would do. Especially a man looking to stake his claim.
My arm fastens around her waist to bring her taut ass flush against my now hardening dick. I will it to behave, but the fucker has a mind of its own when it comes to her. Aly’s breath hitches in her throat and her body tenses against mine. I’m sure she’s about to shove an elbow into my ribs when a splash in the distance pulls our attention out towards the water. Saved by Flipper.
A pod of dolphins appears below us, leaping and playing in the water a few feet away.
“Oh my god,” she breathes, her eyes wide while she drinks in the scene below. “They’re amazing.”
“Aren’t they?” Jack agrees, but the mudak hasn’t even glanced at the water once, his eyes are still roving over the woman in my arms. I’m about to knee him in the nuts. Instead, I do one worse. I give him a show.
Leaning down, I let my breath dance over the nape of her neck, followed by a brush of my lips that summon tiny goose bumps in their wake.
“What are you doing?” she whispers, but it comes out a little breathy, a little undone, just the way I want her.
“Just enjoy the show.”
She swallows audibly, but instead of pulling away, she relaxes against my chest.
Her body seems to like me a lot more than her mind does, so I use what I can to my advantage. My lips brush behind her ear, her favorite spot. Her breath catches in her throat, and her head rests against my pec. I’m sure it’s part booze and part dolphin magic, but to feel her soften against me is fucking intoxicating.
This isn’t about Jack Off anymore, and it’s not about me staking my claim. Touching her just feels right. For the first time in a long time, everything in my world aligns. Like pieces of a puzzle have snapped back into place. It’s a feeling I’ll chase forever.
With her body still flush against mine, we watch in silence as the dolphins splash around. Jack talks quietly with his colleagues but steals glances at Aly now and then.
“It’s like they’re putting on a show for us,” Aly murmurs.
Jack is quick to jump in. “Or they’re showing off for the beautiful girl watching them.”
I roll my eyes. What a charmer with these stale-as-shit lines. Just for that, I trail my fingertips over her arms, and a subtle shiver runs through her. She’s not just playing a part right now, her body is responding to my touch.
"What do you think, butterfly?" I ask her, deliberately using her pet name, letting it hang in the air between us. Aly’s eyes flicker back to mine, a knowing smirk tugging at her lips.
"I think they’re more interested in showing off for each other than for any of us," she responds, her body brushing against mine. Whether it’s to keep warm in the evening breeze, or for some other reason, I don’t care.
I make sure Jack is watching when I lean down, my lips ghosting over her ear, "I don’t give a fuck about the dolphins. Holding you is the highlight of my day. Fuck, the highlight of my year.”
She doesn’t say anything, just keeps her eyes on the water, but her body leans further into mine, and that’s all the response I need.
A few minutes later, the dolphins have had enough of our attention and head off in another direction. With the show over, members of the staff slowly disperse, but Jack stays rooted to the spot. I look up and give him a big, fake smile. “Those dolphins are really something, aren’t they?”
His tone is light, but his eyes are ice when he answers, “Smart too.”
“Oh, don’t give them too much credit now. Not as smart as you think they are.”
“Maybe you’re underestimating them.” His smile is gone, as is the pretense that we’re talking about anything other than him and me right here. Fierce competitors.
Aly sighs and steps away from my chest. I miss her warmth immediately, but I’m guessing she’s done with the pissing contest we’re having over here. In any other situation I’d solve this issue with my fists or a gun, but that’s not going to fly here.
“Anyhow,” I say in dismissal, “thanks for the hot tip on the dolphins. We’ll catch you later.”
Jack looks from Aly to me and then back again. “Yeah, sure. Enjoy your night.”
