Total pages in book: 77
Estimated words: 77452 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 387(@200wpm)___ 310(@250wpm)___ 258(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 77452 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 387(@200wpm)___ 310(@250wpm)___ 258(@300wpm)
I focus my attention on Misty Holmes and the short pink number that clings to her hips as she gyrates. She’s blond with light-blue eyes and full red lips…and a damned worthy rack. She also has a wallet that could do significant damage to the four of us if she really does know something.
“It’s not possible,” I insist, trying to convince myself more than Seb.
“She may have just been trying to bait you,” he offers, sounding a hell of a lot less concerned than I feel.
Probably.
But I can’t escape the chill of her words. I know all your secrets.
“One way to find out.” Seb rises. “Come on.”
I follow him onto the dance floor. Sebastian gives Brett a menacing look but saunters toward Misty and pulls her into his body.
I don’t have to wait long because June and Heather swarm at me like vultures. I move to the music with them, and when the song is over, a new one doesn’t begin.
“That’s the end of my time, ladies and gentlemen,” the deejay says. “I’ve enjoyed the party. Now don’t get into too much mischief the rest of your night.”
We all applaud him as he and a few staffers clear away his equipment.
Emily and Ariel are still flanking Brett, though Emily is treating Seb to a major “fuck you” look. Seb is still holding Misty, and both June and Heather are smiling at me and undoubtedly waiting for me to invite them somewhere.
I look out into the courtyard. Rachel and Ginger have disappeared.
And Alex and Sienna are still gone.
With no more music and the chatting dying down, the night seems suddenly ominous.
Seb appears to be whispering in Misty’s ear while a giant grin splits her face. He hangs his arm over her shoulder and they walk toward me.
“Come with us, Riv,” Seb says, giving Misty a wink.
Say what? I might be up for a threesome with two of the women, but with Seb? No thank you.
But by the jealous gaze Sebastian is giving Brett and Emily, I’m pretty sure a threesome with Misty isn’t what he’s after.
EPISODE 14
SALTWATER KISSES
Sienna
My fingers entwine easily with Alex’s as we walk along the white-sand beach, the crisp scents of saltwater, sea vegetation, and tropical flora drifting around us in a light breeze. I inhale and let the relaxing aroma sweep through me.
We discarded our shoes on the pristine stamped concrete, and the sensation of sand between my toes has never been more enticing. The warm granules mold to my feet, cushioning and massaging them.
We don’t talk much at first, and as we walk, the sounds from the party in the courtyard become softer and softer until it’s almost like we’re the only two people on the island.
The orange and rosy sky has given way to the dark of night, but the stars are plentiful and cast a silvery glow upon the ocean.
We walk toward the water, and the tide rolls in, cool froth lapping at my ankles.
“Oops,” I say, motioning to the bottoms of Alex’s slacks that are wet with saltwater.
“Who cares?” He turns to me. “This is the perfect evening.”
Does he mean the beauty of this place? The sweet fragrance of beach and palms? The gentle sounds of the waves? The gorgeous night sky?
Before I contemplate his words further, he faces me and cups my cheek. “You’re so beautiful, Sienna.”
His palm is warm on my skin, and he trails his thumb over my lower lip. At the pulse of electricity at his touch, I give it a soft kiss. “I’m glad you think so.”
“I do. But…I can’t make any promises. The guys and I… We have to get to know all of you.”
I sigh. “I get it. We all knew what we were getting into when we came here.”
“I’ll do what I came here to do,” he says, “but tonight is for you, if you’ll have me.”
Nothing like laying his cards on the table. At least he’s honest. And so damned good-looking. If anything, the starlight makes his hazel eyes sparkle even more. A shiver runs through my body and lands like a torpedo between my legs. I’m so tempted. How I’d love to lose myself in his magnificent body tonight. What a soothing balm for the bludgeoning Leroy gave my ego.
But is that fair to Alex? Or to me?
I know better than to get caught up in the rebound guy, but why not take comfort in what he’s offering? This is what I’m here for too. To meet all four of the men. So why not give in to Alex tonight?
“Oh!” I gasp as the tide comes in stronger, knocking me off my feet.
Alex tumbles down after me, grabbing me in his arms. We tangle together on the drenched sand, and my hair is sticking to my face, covering my eyes. My gold dress may as well be skin, and my nipples are hard, tight, and very visible.