Stowaway by Becky Barker

Author:Becky Barker
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2011-12-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“I owe you a little payback for some earlier teasing,” said Nick, caressing the warm, supple flesh of her thigh. “Do you have anything on under this robe?”

“A bright purple thong,” she said, shifting out of his reach and modestly tugging the sides of the robe together.

“You’re puttin’ me on. You’re not the thong type.”

“That’s how much you know,” she shot back at him. “When I pack spare undies in my pocket book, I have to keep them as tiny as possible. You should see the itty-bitty matching lace bra.”

His breathing shattered and his imagination went wild. Just a tiny little strip of fabric tucked between smooth, rounded cheeks. Only a scrap of lace covering those beautiful breasts. Her nipples probably peaked through the lace. He uttered a low groan of regret because the chance of him getting her alone anytime soon was slim to none.

“I think you might have a sadistic streak,” he charged.

“I think you should concentrate on showing me the sights.”

He sighed deeply. “Okay, I’ll play tour guide. If you look to the port side,” he pointed to show her, “we’ll soon be approaching Millionaire Row.”

“And what is Millionaire Row?”

“It’s a barrier island with shops, restaurants and homes only millionaires can afford.”

Although he’d seen it hundreds of times, he tried to imagine seeing it for the first time. Private pools and miniature, manicured lawns dotted the landscape. Luxury condos and elegant mansions stretched from end to end, gleaming like flamboyant jewels.

“And is that where your family lives?”

“Nope.” Despite his own background or maybe because of it, he’d never liked the ostentatious display of wealth.

“So where is the family home? We’re not cruising to the Bahamas, I hope.”

When he didn’t immediately respond, she flashed a questioning look at him.

“Well? It’s not in the Bahamas, is it?”

“No, but it is an island.”

“What island?”

“The Gianovelli Island.”

Her expression went from quizzical to amazed. “Your family owns its own island?”

“A small one. I’ve heard my great-grandpapa bought it for a song.”

Keri rolled her eyes and then her expression went blank. Nick wasn’t sure how to interpret the reaction. She didn’t comment on the island again, but he knew her mind must be reeling with all the information he’d thrown at her in the last twenty-four hours. Besides complicating their relationship with sex, he’d offered her plenty of reason to ditch him as soon as possible. He didn’t like it when she went into her quiet, withdrawn mode.

She did ask general questions about the area, and he enjoyed sharing facts with her. The sun rose higher and warmed them, even though the speed of the yacht kept a stiff breeze blowing across their skin. A small awning protected them from the direct sunshine as well as prying eyes. He slipped his arm around her and drew her close again, relieved when she snuggled into his embrace.

They’d passed Millionaire Row and headed out of the bay when Gus came topside to let them know he’d put Keri’s clothes in the VIP room. Nick made introductions and the two greeted each other with reserved politeness.

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