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"That's right, you don't have to worry about a thing," I parroted.
The explosion of sensations when our eyes met rocketed through me. Yes, I was going to have to deal with this. Get it out of my system one way or another so I could focus on my job.
"Excellent. I'll be going ashore later," he told me. "But back in time for our overnight guests."
"Perhaps we could meet when you get back." I stood in front of him. "And go over the itinerary, and maintenance issues, you know… keeping you up to speed. You don't have to worry about a thing."
His slow smile and the directness of his gaze were almost my undoing. I gripped the back of the chair.
"Yes. I think that's a good idea. Come to my cabin around ten tonight. Is that a good time for you?" he asked.
I nodded, remaining cool as excitement bubbled up and along with it, anticipation. There was no point trying to tamp it down, it was there and I was going to have to deal with it.
"Ten is perfect." Perhaps this would be the 'one way or the other' opportunity.
9
It had been a very odd day. I was busy, and even though the day sped by, it also seemed to drag.
10 o'clock hung like weight out there in front of me. A million different scenarios raced through my brain, and all of them led to being in an inclined position with Beck.
I couldn't show him how antsy I was and I knew exactly what my intentions were for tonight. Were they the same as his?
Seduction.
I had to get him out of my system. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to focus and that couldn't happen. Even if it was eons since I had some horizontal fun.
I hardly remembered the walk to his cabin, but here I was, standing before his closed door with an armload of file folders and a laptop. Would we get any work done?
Or…not.
All I had to do was raise my hand and knock and I'd soon know.
"Here we go," I said softly and put Fletch out of my mind. He didn't belong with my intentions for Beck. The age gap between us didn't bother me. The fact that he was Fletch's partner did. I had to scratch my itch for Beck, then I'd put him out of my mind as well. I was an adult and free to live my life, and choose who I wanted to sleep with — the door swung open and there he was in all his magnificent sexiness.
I swallowed, suddenly feeling very shy and nervous, which wasn't like me at all.
"Come on in." Beck stood back holding the door and I walked past him, catching his scent, fresh, manly, with a touch of whiskey. I knew the layout of his quarters. But it was much more grand than I expected. The cabin was large, beautifully decorated, and there was even a fireplace, which blew my mind. I tried not to look impressed.
"Thanks." I walked to the closest table and put down the armload of information. A shiver ran along my spine knowing he was behind me. If I turned, would he be as close as I hoped he would be?
I turned and gasped. He was just inches away, and so close the heat of his body washed over me.
He put his finger under my chin and gently tipped it up until we looked into each other's eyes. My body went molten seeing his expression.
It told me everything I needed to know. I launched myself into his arms and wound my arms around his neck, pulling his head down. Our mouths met with a ferocity that revealed both of our needs.
He lifted me, his hands sliding down my back to grab my ass. We both groaned and I wrapped my legs around his hips. He was hard, and I wanted to shed the clothes on us so I could feel him, skin to skin.
Our tongues met. I inhaled him and couldn't get close enough. The sexual tension since we met had been overwhelming, and now we were in each other's arms.
He stopped kissing me and looked into my eyes. "Are you okay with this?" His words were simple and direct.
I nodded. "Very much so."
"This can be complicated." He raised his eyebrows and I knew what he was getting at.
"I don't need complications, but I don't care." I lifted my face and welcomed his kiss. This time it was gentle and soft and far more exciting than the rough frantic coming together of moments ago.
