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“Well, at least we can be miserable together.”
Eden put her arm around Cammie’s shoulder and hugged her. If she was feeling about leaving Dusty, even half of what she felt about leaving Ian, she had to be hurting too.
“We can make it. We’re strong.”
Cammie nodded. “We got this.”
At least Cammie didn’t have to see Dusty on the activities. Eden had no choice since Ian ledmost of the rides she went on.
After a lunch consisting of sandwiches and potato salad, Eden climbed into her tent, stripped off her clothes and pulled her swimsuit on, then picked up the robe she brought, slipped it on, slid her feet into her flip-flops, and exited the tent.
She waved at Cammie to let her know she was going to the creek.
“I’ll be there soon,” Cammie called out to her.
Eden nodded and made her way to the creek. She looked over her shoulder but didn’t see Ian anywhere. She hoped he was staying cool wherever he was.
As she followed the path through the trees, Eden could feel the temperature rising with every step. When she finally reached the creek and saw him standing at the edge, she understood why he had come here. The sun beat down, mercilessly heating up everything in its path.
She found herself mesmerized by his movements as he removed his T-shirt and squatted at the water’s edge. He dipped a handkerchief into the cool water, wrung it out, and gently wiped the sweat from his chest. She couldn’t blame him; it was unbearably hot. A bead of sweat rolled down his temple, and she watched as he removed his hat and ran his fingers through his damp hair, causing it to curl at the nape of his neck. He looked so lost in thought and she wondered what he was thinking.
She must have made a sound because he turned to look at her. His piercing eyes quickly scanned her from head to toe before settling backon her face. He got to his feet, pulling on his shirt before walking toward her. The heat radiating off him was almost suffocating.
He stopped in front of her, and Eden could feel the intensity in his gaze. Her heart fluttered as he glanced at her lips before looking back into her eyes.
“Have a nice swim,” he said curtly before turning and walking back toward the campsite.
Eden closed her eyes and let out a sigh. Ian Brennan was infuriatingly unpredictable. One minute they were getting along, the next he was avoiding her like the plague. But no matter how much they aggravated each other; she couldn’t deny the intense attraction she felt for him.
Feeling suddenly self-conscious, she glanced around before removing her robe and laying it across a nearby rock. She kicked off her flip-flops and took a few steps toward the water, ready to cool off in its inviting embrace.
But just as she was about to dip her toes in, she heard gravel crunching and turned to see Ian storming toward her. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes were dark with anger.
“Ian?”
He grabbed her arms and jerked her against his body then he slammed his lips down on hers. She moaned and pulled her arms free to wrap them around his neck. He groaned when she pushed her hips against him. He slowly raised his lips and gazed into her eyes.
“I miss you so much,” he whispered.
“I miss you too. Please come to my cabin tomorrow night.”
“If you’re sure. Don’t change your mind once Iget there.”
“I won’t. I want you way too much to do that.”
“All right. I’ll be there at seven-thirty.” He kissed her again, turned and left her.
Eden placed her hand over her lips to feel them tingling. She wished it was Friday.
****
All the way back on Friday, Ian couldn’t keep his eyes off her. Anytime she looked at him, she’d smile, and he wanted to take her into the woods and have his way with her, but he would tonight. He knew she wouldn’t change her mind.
She was leaving him in a week, and he wanted tonight to be memorable. He knew he’d never forget it and hoped she wouldn’t either. He wished he had the balls to ask her to stay, but he knew she wouldn’t, and his heart would just shatter.
That evening, after he got home, he showered, shaved, and dressed, then walked out of the bedroom, turned around and headed for the nightstand. He opened the drawer and removed a few condoms.
“Damn, do you think you have that much stamina?” he said aloud. He shrugged and put them in the front pocket of his jeans. “One can only hope.”
