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“Come on. Let’s go.” He waved for me to walk in front of him.
“Do you just want to see me from behind?”
“Of course.”
“I would think you’d have gotten enough of looking at me during all those try-ons I did today.”
“I’ll never get enough.”
My cheeks heated as I walked out, knowing he was staring at my ass. Did he mean that? Would he really not get tired of me? How was I going to survive the rest of our time here?
Assuming I did, what happened then? Where was I going to go? Beck and I were supposed to figure that out. He’d told me I could stay with him, but would that be too awkward now?
“You’re thinking too hard again.”
“Yeah, I am.”
Worth grinned. “Let’s get some cocktails, then you won’t be able to.”
What else would I not be able to do? Resist jumping him as we swam together?
I frowned when we settled at an umbrella-covered table in the shade. I had been looking forward to feeling the sun on my skin.
“Don’t worry, we’ll sit in the sun later,” Worth said as if he’d read my mind.
“It feels so good after being in St. Louis.”
He studied me for a moment. “Do you want the sun on you while we eat?”
My instinct was to say no, that the table was fine. I wasn’t used to expressing what I wanted, but I looked up at Worth and saw him watching me warmth in his eyes. I knew I could ask for what I wanted. “I know we won’t have a big table for our lunch, but I would like to sit in the loungers.”
“We’ll have them bring us an extra table if we need one. Would you like to look at the menu, or should I pick our lunch?”
“You choose. I’m not picky.”
He frowned. “That doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to have exactly what you want.”
“Thank you, but I’d rather you surprise me this time.” I grabbed our bags and went to choose two loungers.
Worth joined me a few moments later. “They’ll bring our lunch in a few moments.”
“What did you order?”
“A charcuterie platter and their trio of dips and bread. That will be easy for us to eat sitting here.”
“That sounds perfect.” I sighed and relaxed against the lounger, closing my eyes and enjoying the feel of the sun on my skin.
“Did you put on sunscreen?”
“Not yet, I will in a little while.”
“If all you’ve experienced this year is the sun in St. Louis, you’re definitely going to need some. What would Beck say if I let you get fried to a crisp out here?”
I rolled my eyes. “I’m fine, Dad.”
He winked at me. “Daddy would be more appropriate if you want to play that way.”
Before I could figure out how to respond, he held up a hand. “Ignore that. I’m too used to flirting with every man I’m interested in.”
