Risky Redemption (Rogue Security Book 1) by Marissa Garner

Author:Marissa Garner [Garner, Marissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2017-11-06T18:30:00+00:00

The hot, bubbling water swirled around Angela, relaxing her muscles and her mind. Closing her eyes, she leaned back on the plastic pillow of the Jacuzzi seat and stretched her legs out in front of her. God, she loved Jake’s spa. When they used the Jacuzzi at night, he always turned off the security and landscape lighting and lit a dozen candles. Conversation during these interludes was sparse and quiet. Tonight her favorite Celine Dion CD played on the outdoor stereo.

Jake’s romantic streak was only one of his traits that had surprised her. She smiled. He’d surely cringe if he knew she considered him amazingly tender. For someone who had originally portrayed the stereotypical slam-bam-thank-you-ma’am player, Jake Stone was far more sensitive and considerate than she would have ever imagined. The patience he showed, although occasionally stretched, in her slow journey through sexual re-discovery was exemplary.

Tightness gripped her chest; her eyes stung. Her feelings for Jake after five weeks of dating were too strong. When he did leave—and he would—it was going to hurt. Badly. She swallowed hard. Enjoy this while it lasts, stupid.

Movement on the opposite side of the spa roused her, and she lazily opened her eyes to see what Jake was doing. Something floated on the churning water beside him. At first, she couldn’t distinguish what it was. Squinting, she gradually identified his swim trunks. Her gaze shot to his face. His expression, lit only by the candlelight and moonlight, made her breath catch.

She stiffened and straightened in her seat. “What’re you doing?” she asked, unable to stop peering into the dark water directly in front of him.

“Step six: getting naked. You should try it.” He chuckled. “If you like, I’ll turn on the underwater light so you can see the part of my body you’re searching for.”

“Good God, no.” She couldn’t control the note of panic in her voice.

“Easy, now, easy.”

He started to come to her, but she held up both hands, palms out. “Don’t, Jake.”

He eased back onto the seat, concern written on his face. “Listen to me, Angela. You’re doing great. You’re ready for this next step. It’s time to get comfortable with being naked.” He paused. “Trust me, please.”

“I…I trust you.”

“Do you, really? Do you know how long I agonized over how to make this step as easy as possible for you? I’m not asking you to stand naked face to face with me. I’m not asking you to lie naked in bed beside me. The water and the darkness should be physical and psychological buffers to help you.”

Their eyes locked. Long, tense moments passed.

“Okay,” she whispered, “but don’t touch me. Understand?”

He nodded. “Take your time. Don’t focus on me. Focus on how wonderful the water feels. How liberating—”

“Close your eyes.”

“Huh?”

“Close your eyes. I’m not putting on a show.”

“All right.”

Once his eyes were shut, Angela drew a deep breath. Her fingers fumbled with the straps tied at her nape. She slid farther down into the water. Reaching behind her back, she unfastened the clasp.

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