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A devilish gleam entered her eyes. I waited while Hazel snaked an arm around my neck and tugged before she rocked up to the tips of her toes. Her lips hovered over mine for only a second before crashing down on them. My need for her surged like a wildfire spreading through my body, obliterating my objections. She pressed her hips into mine, the friction only hardening my cock further.
I swallowed her gasps and moans as I devoured her mouth. With each sweep of her tongue, I lost myself in the heat of her body and the hum of our shared desire.
An unexpected thud had me pull back. My heavy lidded gaze searching for the source.
“It was my purse,” Hazel explained. Her fingers threaded through my hair and tugged hard at the strands to pull me toward her to continue our kiss.
With a groan, I drew on strength I didn’t know I had and let her go. Only allowing myself a quick peck of her lips, I stepped away, missing the feeling of her arms around me as they slid down to her sides. “Sweet dreams, sweet Hazel.”
The slight pout of her lips made me want to smooth my thumb across them. Instead I hooked my hand around the door jamb. The solid feel of the wood within my grasp was enough to keep me from going to her.
She sighed. “Fine, you spoilsport. Until tomorrow.” The soft smile on her lips let me know she wasn’t upset, just slightly disappointed. “Sweet dreams to you too.”
I closed her door, letting out a breath as it clicked shut. The business I had to take care of tonight was for Hazel. I had calls to make to find out what I needed for the cookies and what songs they sang for the carols. Perhaps if Gran, Niki, and Lacey were generous, they’d help me figure out how to give Hazel a traditional Christmas in Bali.
CHAPTER 16
Jareth
“Did they tell you where to find him, Terri?” I asked my godfather while I paced the living room of the villa, stopping by the floor to ceiling windows to look out at our private pool, the afternoon sun glinting off the water. I’d already finished my follow-up calls to the staff at the resort who were helping me find what I needed to make Hazel’s Christmas here special. What they couldn’t acquire I’d pay to fly in overnight.
“It was an off-hand comment my contact heard the Sultons say. All I had was the location and the name Bill Jones. He worked with us at the same factory. I’m sorry to say it might just be a wild goose chase.”
“It’s fine. No lead is too insignificant to follow. I’ll have Amelia locate him.” The name Bill Jones sounded familiar. There was a guy my dad used to grab coffee with after their shift. Maybe it was him.
The front door to the villa opened and Hazel’s sweet voice belted out, “Silent Night.” I’d encouraged her to spend time at the spa this morning.
“It sounds like Hazel has returned.” My godfather chuckled.
“What gave you that idea?” I laughed.
“Good luck, son. I’ll tell you if I hear anything else. Tell Hazel I said hi.”
“Will do.” I hadn’t told Terri about my change in status with Hazel.
I wanted to keep us in this isolated bubble for as long as possible. Our time together had an expiration date. It didn’t matter that I’d agree to give us a try. Deep down I knew we only had a finite amount of time. And the side of me that wanted to protect her, to keep her safe decided to be a fucking selfish bastard. If word got out that I was in a relationship any enemy I acquired throughout my life would target Hazel to get to me. To exact revenge.
“Jareth, you should’ve gone with me. The massage was amazing.” She turned the corner and threw me a wide grin. Her gorgeous skin pinked from the various treatments called to me, asking me to run my hands over her to see how far it spread across her delectable body.
“Next time, Sunshine. I’m happy you had a good time.” My raspy voice was the only indication my will power was at an all-time low around her.
As if sensing this she drew up next to me and threw her arms around my neck. Her touch sparked a tremor in me, unleashing the control that was already frayed around her. Every thought of why we were wrong together was erased by her touch.
When she placed the sweetest kiss on my cheek, I turned my head so her lips met mine. Her soft moan had me reaching for her thick waist, making me wish I hadn’t waited so long to give in to the connection between us. I pulled her close, loving how her body melted, her soft curves a sweet contrast to the hardness of mine.
I needed to claim her even if it was only temporary.
A jolt ran through me as she placed one trusting hand on my bicep and the other slid to the back of my neck. How could she see anything good in me? I had no idea. I’d fought so hard to keep us apart. Made sure I held her at a distance in order to keep her safe. Yet having her pressed against me, I was finding it hard to remember that motivation. Hard to remember that any enemy I’d incurred their wrath would see her as a weakness to be used against me. And even harder to remember that any relationship I had was likely doomed.
A sense of rightness washed over me. Contentment filled my veins. I let both invade my body, relishing how they felt, already sensing their loss when the time came.
I let go of her hip and traced her jaw with my fingertips before tugging her head right where I wanted it. Now that it was unleashed, need ravaged my body. On some level I recognized that I had to take this slow even though my body demanded I make her mine. When I rimmed her mouth with my tongue and pressed into the seam she eagerly opened for me. I groaned at her sweet taste. Each sigh, each touch, every moan she made I filed away to take out at a later date.
Even though I knew we’d part, I couldn’t stop myself from giving in. I promised her I’d give us a try, and if this trip was all we had, I was determined to give her the parts of me I could.
I kneaded her round ass, letting my hands rest under each perfect globe. I picked her up and immediately her legs wrapped around my waist. Her core nestled tight against my hardened cock. With each step I moaned as her body rubbed provocatively over mine. I headed into the nearest bedroom, our mouths hungrily fused together.
A greedy groan rumbled in my throat and I nibbled down her neck, breathing in deep, letting the honeysuckle scent of Hazel’s lodge deep within my chest. I sat down on the edge of the mattress and leaned back when she released a shaky sigh.
