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“Excuse me?” She bugs her eyes out at him. “Who did you steal that line from?”
He laughs. “You, sweetness. Always you.”
Dinner evolves into a delightful mix of jesting and profound travel stories and more delicious food. A beef tenderloin with a blackberry reduction is followed by a discussion on life’s unpredictability. When dessert—a velvety chocolate mousse with fresh berries—arrives, the conversation turns personal.
“So, Austin, any plans post-acquisition?” Miles asks, with a twinkle in his eye.
I could kill him. He’s the one person who’s privy to my grand scheme.
Before I can reply, Shay interjects, “Oh, let him breathe, Miles! The man’s earned a break.”
“I think, for now, it’s about cherishing the present.” I smile and hold up my wine glass. “This moment, with all of you, means the world. To dear friends, both old and new.”
We all clink glasses again and I’m overcome with how cool my life is. It wasn’t long ago that Hungry Llama was my focus every hour and every minute of the day. I was a shell of a man. Now, I have an abundance of love, friendship, and hope. I’m grateful.
Our evening winds down, filled with laughter and promises of future gatherings.
Outside, as we wait for the valet in night air which is beginning to turn crisp, Shay snuggles close. “Tonight was perfect. I had so much fun.”
I wrap my arm around her. “Every moment I have with you is perfect.”
Now, it’s up to me to create the perfect moment for her.
Chapter forty
Shay
Three Weeks Later
Golden hues dance on the water, the distant sound of tropical birds serve as a gentle reminder that we’re far from home, where it’s rainy and wet.
Islas Secas is a whisper of perfection, a slice of paradise. From our private casita nestled between lush vegetation and the azure sea, the world seems to fade away. In fact, we’re so secluded, it feels like we have the entire island to ourselves—no staff pops in unexpectedly, we don’t bump into guests during our strolls. Just Austin and me, soaking in the sun, the sea, and the luxury of complete privacy.
The ten days we’ve spent here have been full of rest, relaxation, lots of sex and, well, an abundance of noteworthy sex.
“I never even imagined anything like this.” I fondle a seashell I found on our early morning walk.
The beach stretches out before me, untouched and inviting. The scent of coconut oil and saltwater wafts in the gentle breeze. Austin is beside me, an impish grin playing on his lips. I’d chalk it up to the epic blowjob I gave him an hour ago, but from the moment we stepped foot on this tropical paradise, that grin hasn’t left his face.
It’s contagious, but it’s also suspicious.
He leans back on the lounge chair, his sunglasses reflecting the shimmer of the water. “Not in my wildest dreams. It’s like we’re Adam and Eve, and this is our Eden.”
“Except with better accommodations and all of the forbidden fruit.” I cup my naked breasts and jiggle them.
“Ah.” A teasing smirk plays on his lips. “My favorite.”
I elbow him playfully. “You’re looking far too pleased with yourself. What are you plotting?”
“Who, me?” He feigns innocence, raising an eyebrow. “Just enjoying the view.”
“Nice try. I think you have something else on your mind.” I sulk back in my own chair.
Austin reaches inside his board shorts and strokes his cock. “Is it that obvious?”
“Oooohh.“ I lean over to his ear, my voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “Are you going to fuck me right here?”
Austin chuckles, a playful glint in his eye. “You might be one lucky girl.”
