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back, but very slick at the mouth and ridiculously uptight. She drove him insane, yet still, he enjoyed being around her, and he didn t know why. Taylor slid his hands from his face to the crown of his head. Snap out of it. This is strictly business. You re not here for sex and certainly not to form any kind of new relationship. You re partners, not friends. Get your head in the game. She s affiliated with the Cranes, and they are not to be trusted. Your father taught you that. Taylor switched the water to cold and then leaned against the tiled wall. He needed to calm down. Sia was in the next room, which wasn t too far from where he was, and the sexual tension was getting to him. He didn t know what it was about her that drove him over the edge, but he was hanging by a thread, and it was very, very thin. * * * * Sia came up for air and then plunged deep again. She kicked her legs rapidly in a scissor-like motion while extending her arms as far forward as she could. When she reached the concrete wall, she curled up into a ball, flipped forward, and then kicked off in the opposite direction. She lifted her head and sucked in air. She plunged deep Naked 89 again. Everything was a blur, but she could still see where she was going. Air bubbles scattered from her nostrils, and the warm water felt heavenly against her flesh. She swam to the surface again but remained there this time, breast-stroking the rest of the way back to her starting point. When she reached the concrete wall, she pulled herself up and then turned to sit so that her feet dangled in the water. She wiped the water from her eyes and then rang her hair dry. She swam through a large pool of water. Maybe she could swim through her pool of dilemma, too. She panted heavily, willing her breath to return. Sia looked up from where she sat. She heard a click and then saw the knob on the door twisting. Slowly but surely, her heart was finding its normal pace again. She perked up more. The sound of multiple objects crashing onto the tiled floor bounced off the walls and pierced her sensitive ears. She leaned to her right, trying to sneak a peek at the clumsy person in the hall. She frowned. It sounded like whoever it was, was cleaning up the mess. Sia stood and then grabbed the towel lying on the chair. She dabbed her face with it, clearing away the excess water, and then wrapped it around her hips. Her belly was the perfect little pudge beneath her polka-dotted bikini top. As she walked across the wet pool floor, she noticed the door opening wider. Careful! she announced. The floor is wet! Oh, thanks. I d sure hate to Carrington. His name came out of her mouth in a mere whisper. What are you doing here? He scowled as he stalked off towards the steaming room. Carrington, wait! Sia hurried after him. He quickly opened the door of the steaming room and then slammed it shut behind him. Carrington! Sia cried from the outside. Carrington, don t do this! She banged on the door with her small fists. Carrington, 90 Ashley Brooke please! I m sorry! Her voice broke, and her eyes were beginning to well up. She gasped when the door flung open. I hate you! Do you understand that? he roared. I fucking hate you. You and your family can rot in hell for all I care. Sia gasped and threw her hands up. Carrington snatched her towel from around her waist and threw it on the ground. Don t you ever come near me or my family again, he said, pointing to the towel he d just thrown on the floor, or that will be your life. He stormed off. Sia found herself panting heavily. Her heart was caught in her throat, and she found it difficult to breathe. She was trembling from the crown of her head to the soles of her feet. She couldn t even cry. A moment later, she composed herself enough to kneel down and pick up her towel. She made a beeline for her room and never looked back until she was locked away from the world. She tossed her towel on the floor but then thought the better of it. I ll use it to step on when I get out of the shower. She kneeled down to pick up the piece of fabric. When her flesh came into contact with it, she froze. It was as if she d been carrying her heart on her sleeve as she made her way back up to her room. * * * * Cold air conspicuously seeped out of Carrington s nostrils as he exhaled. He stood on the corner with his hands in the pockets of his wool coat. Naked branches swayed in the midst of the heavy wind as it howled stridently. It was deafening in its cry and powerful with its touch. Carrington inhaled as he remembered the way Sia danced with him that night in Boston. The fluid motion of her hips was arousing, and the smell of her perfume was like a dangerous weapon permeating his radar. She was the bane of his existence then, but alluring as hell. He sighed. God, he wanted her perfectly rounded ass Naked 91 pressing against his cock again. He sighed as he looked off into the distance. He was afraid, deathly afraid. He couldn t imagine his life without Sia. He had to beat the Cranes at their own game. Carrington tensed. When he turned around, he didn t smile. Hello, stranger, he whispered softly. He allowed his partner in crime to climb into the backseat of the cab. * * * * Sia eyed him with inquisition as he climbed in after her. Carrington remained quiet. Instead of an explanation, he gave her a stern look, commanding her to remain silent until he told her otherwise. * * * * The room was much smaller than the ones they were staying in, but still cozy. It had one bed and one bathroom. The bed was in the center of the room. Carrington made his way over to the opposite side of the room. He peeped through the curtain, making certain the windows were locked. All right, you can turn on the light, he said. Sia did. Okay, so are you going to tell me what s going on? she asked innocently. Carrington s heart swelled. The look on her face was breathtaking. He nodded. How are you? he asked softly. Did you have a hard time finding me? She shook her head. I was relieved when I found your note in my towel. I ve been wanting to see you. He hung his head and chuckled sheepishly. I hope I wasn t too scary. He looked up again, appearing a bit sheepish. Sia shook her head again. Not too scary. I know you. You would never hurt me. 92 Ashley Brooke His only reply was a shake of his head. How ve you been? Her voice was soft. Carrington kissed her eyes with his as he closed the gap between them. He placed his hands on her waist, guiding her as he willed her to walk backwards until she reached the brick wall. * * * * Sia braced his strong arms and looked up into his violet eyes. How I ve been? His voice croaked. A frown formed at his brow, and his violet eyes became moist with tears. How ve I been? Sia nodded. He leaned in close and pressed his forehead against hers. She ran her hands up and down his arms, and they stood like that for a moment, enjoying one another s comfort. Finally, Carrington spoke. Do you trust me? he whispered as he [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |