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He looked at her, hair tossing around in the gentle breeze, lips pressed against her cup, delicate cheek bones that got lost to the plump curves when she smiled, and all he could think was the sunset had nothing on her.
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Ella could feel Lucas’s eyes on her, and her skin heated beneath his gaze. Being out here with him was taking a massive risk, but despite knowing she should stay away from him, she couldn’t. There was something between them, and she didn’t want to fight against it.
For so long, she’d put everyone else first, sacrificing her own happiness to ensure everyone else’s, and now she wanted to put herself first. She deserved to take a risk. Lucas was here in Willow Cove for only a few short weeks so what harm was there to have a little fun.
She rested her cheek against her knee, glancing up at him. When he looked down at her she felt it at her core. “Hi,” she said.
He smiled, that adorable dimple making an appearance. “Hi.”
She could see the start of the sunset, the sky changing from blue to pretty streaks of purple and pink, but she didn’t turn to look at the horizon; she was far more interested in the man beside her.
She put her cup down and he moved closer to her, butterflies fluttering in her stomach the closer he got. His warm breath brushed against her skin. “Just so we’re clear,” he said. “I’m going to kiss you.”
“Just so we’re clear,” she breathed. “I’m going to let you.”
He reached up, his strong hand, cupping the curve of her cheek. She closed her eyes, her heart pattering excitedly against her chest. His lips captured hers in a sweet scorching kiss that ignited a fire in her core, spreading to every inch of her body.
His hand slid into her hair, wrapping around the back of her head and angling her so he could deepen the kiss. He licked a line against the seam of her lips, and she parted them, letting him into the damp heat of her mouth.
Their tongues slid against each other in a slick tangle, and tiny stars exploded behind her eyes. A slight moan slipped from her lips, and his hand tightened in her hair. The sweet gentle movements became more desperate and hungry.
She moved her hands to his chest, wanting to feel him beneath her touch. He groaned as her fingers splayed out across the strong expanse and followed up the hard ridges.
Control having been long gone, she kicked her leg over his lap, bringing her sex against his. She rocked against him, their tongues mimicking the slow sensual movements of their bodies.
She had no intention of it going this far, but one press of his lips against hers and her brain had turned off. All she wanted was to feel every inch of him against her. His cool hands slid beneath her shirt, resting on the bare skin of her back. A shiver ran up her spine, short circuiting what little willpower she had.
He grabbed her waist, and with one fluid movement flipped her beneath him. He looked down at her, blue eyes darkened with desire. “If I don’t stop now,” he said, shaking his head slightly. “I don’t think I’ll be able to.”
“Then don’t,” she said, surprising herself.
He kissed her nose and smiled. “I swear I deserve the biggest bag of black jelly beans for what I’m about to do.”
Her eyebrows curved inward as he pushed himself off of her and rolled over. He turned his head, and she looked at him, confusion swirling around her mind.
“Why did you stop?” she asked.
“Because I like you.”
She sat up. “Okay… now I’m really confused.”
He rested his arm over his eyes then lowered it, revealing the beautiful blue. “I don’t want to ruin this by moving too fast.”
“I can respect that,” she said.
“Good.” He grabbed her by the waist and pulled her toward him. “Let’s watch that sunset.”
She cuddled into his side, resting her head on his chest and watched the world surrender to the beauty of nightfall.
Chapter 8
Taco Tuesday was a long-standing tradition Krissy had started six years ago when Ella moved back home. She hadn’t missed one since. Not even a foot of snow could stop her from getting her weekly fix.
Ella rode up to Krissy’s house and hopped off, resting her bike against the white siding. She grabbed the bag of limes out of her basket and headed to the front door.
The house was a cute cape with navy blue shutters and a red door. In a month or two the blue hydrangea bushes that sat on either side of the door would bloom. The flower beds would be filled with colorful blossoms and the window boxes would be overflowing with a variety of flowers.
