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“Micky,” Jace said, staggering in.
Bastien took a step toward him. He didn’t want Jace to get in her personal space. Not when he reeked of whiskey and cigars.
“I’m so glad you’re here. I want to talk to you.”
“You can talk to her tomorrow,” Bastien said.
“No, that’s all right,” Mikelina said. “It’s my job. What can I do for you, Mr. Benjamin?”
“Jace. Call me Jace. Mr. Benjamin is my father and he’s no fun at all. I want to send my girl something cool from Florida. What do you recommend?”
“Does she like jewelry?”
Jace snorted. “She’s a woman, isn’t she?”
Mikelina exchanged an amused glance with Bastien. “There’s a local artisan who does beautiful work with larimar and silver. Larimar is a light blue stone that some people say reminds them of the tropical waters. I could get an assortment and bring it to you. I think maybe a cuff bracelet or a necklace and earring set would be a nice gift.”
Jace nodded and pointed. “All that. I trust you. You’ve got good taste. Wrap it up and send it to her.”
“Don’t you want to see it first?”
He shook his head. “I’m not feeling well.” Then, his eyes rolled back in his head.
Bastien darted out and caught him before he hit the floor. “Douchebag,” he muttered. “Zack! Max! Shane! Get in here and help me with this.”
The three stooges staggered in.
“Why don’t you guys take Jace up to his room?”
The three of them hauled Jace up and they took the stairs, weaving and cursing.
“We might have to postpone the snorkeling.” Bastien looked over at her thoughtfully. “Unless you’d like to go with me?”
“I thought you were supposed to be spending time with your pending brother-in-law.” Mikelina jerked a thumb at the four men who were banging into the walls and faltering on their upstairs climb.
Bastien leaned in to her so their lips were almost touching. She licked her lips and he almost groaned at the sight of it. He wanted to lift her up on the kitchen island, ease down her panties and slide his cock inside her.
Her breath caught and he wondered if he’d said that last part aloud.
“I did my time tonight. I deserve a break. I think they’re going to sleep until after lunch. So that leaves the morning free for us. Are you interested?”
Mikelina bit her lip. “I am interested. If you’re sure you’re not doing this to avoid spending time with them.”
“That’s a perk. I have to admit it. But I’d rather be with you.”
She caught her breath. “I’d like that, too.”
“Let me walk you out to your car,” he said, before he was tempted to fuck her in the kitchen while the four drunken idiots bumbled around upstairs.
It was blissfully quiet, although he could sense the neighbors’ rage through their tightly closed windows.
“Was Jace serious about the jewelry for Kitty?” she asked.
“Yup, and I’ll remind him of it when I see him. Put it on the bill. I’ll text you the address to send it to.” Sheltered by the darkness, he took her into his arms and covered her mouth with his.
“Bastien,” she murmured, stepping away from him. “I don’t want to give the neighbors something else to talk about. If you don’t stop kissing me, I’ll strip you naked and take you on the front lawn.”
“Works for me.” He bent to kiss her again, delighted that this crazy passion wasn’t one-sided.
