Retreat Again (The Retreat Series Book 2) by Christina Benjamin

Author:Christina Benjamin [Benjamin, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Crown Atlantic Publishing
Published: 2017-04-18T05:00:00+00:00

Olivia spent the rest of the morning touring the property with Alex. She was amazed how the stories of her childhood came spilling back as they walked the grounds. She found herself stumbling over memories at every bend in the meandering path around the lake.

She babbled to Alex, who contently carried the picnic basket and blanket as they walked. He seemed mesmerized by her stories so she kept them going, sharing beautiful glimpses of a life she’d nearly forgotten.

“Oh! Bob used to love this tree. He wrote a lot of songs here.”

“Bob?”

“Bob Dylan.”

“Of course,” Alex mumbled. “I mean every kid spends their summer with good old uncle Bob.”

Olivia snorted and rolled her eyes. “I’m not trying to brag.”

“I know, but that doesn’t mean I’m not jealous.”

“Do you wanna hear my stories or not?” she asked playfully.

“Continue,” Alex prompted.

They walked a bit further when another memory sprang to mind. “Omigod! I remember when my dad challenged Steven Tyler to a race in the lake. Dad was so mad when he lost.” She giggled. “Oh, and do you see that rope swing? Sting holds the record for the best triple flip. It was amazing.”

Alex shook his head. “My God, do you have any idea how lucky you are to have grown up here? I mean your summer guests sound like you’re reading names off the Billboard charts.”

“Yeah, I guess it does, doesn’t it? But I was just a kid. I didn’t know any different. Plus, everyone in my family is a musician. It was just normal that they invited their musician friends over.”

“I think your grandmother’s right,” Alex said. “This place is magical.”

“Trust me, it isn’t without its flaws. I’m focusing on the good times, but there was plenty of drama too.”

“But that’s life,” Alex said. “It comes with the good and the bad. All we can do is take inspiration from the good and learn from the bad.”

Olivia blinked. That’s exactly what she’d been thinking after reading the letters. Alex had just put her thoughts into one perfect sentence.

“Yeah, I’m starting to realize life’s too short to not take advantage of the beautiful moments.”

Alex smiled at her. “I couldn’t agree more.”

God, he really was breathtaking when he smiled.

Especially with the light stubble that was forming on his chiseled jawline. Olivia found herself wondering what it would feel like to run her fingers over it—or maybe her tongue.

What would it feel like if he kissed her?

She was suddenly overtaken by a burning desire to have his perfect stubble-kissed face nuzzling her neck as he worked his way to her breasts. Olivia’s cheeks warmed and she looked down. She needed to get ahold of herself.

“You all right?” Alex asked.

“Yes. Just trying to get my bearings,” she lied. She knew the property like the back of her hand. But she wasn’t about to admit that she’d been fantasizing about him. “There it is!” Olivia said, pointing to a little clearing up ahead. “Our picnic spot.”

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