Strangers in Paradise: Club Cupid ; Valentine Vixen by Stephanie Bond

Author:Stephanie Bond
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781460364611
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-11-15T00:00:00+00:00

12

FRANKIE SURFACED and gulped air into her straining lungs. ‘‘I was only kidding about the broken-leg thing!’’

Randy’s laugh reached her. She blinked him into view, chagrined to find him magnificently clad in his black wet suit, straddling the surfboard and paddling toward her, the sail sagging—again.

‘‘I’ll never get the hang of it,’’ she complained, shivering despite the borrowed wet suit she wore. The water temperature had dropped considerably after they’d swum past the sun-warmed shallows. Having landed in the chilly depths headfirst at least a dozen times, she felt a bit waterlogged. By comparison, Randy’s hair was still dry above his ears.

‘‘You’re doing great,’’ he said, reaching down for her hand. Then he grinned. ‘‘You sailors aren’t used to being in the water, eh?’’

Frankie summoned a sweet smile, reaching up to take his hand. ‘‘No!’’ She levered her body and yanked hard, gratified at the look of surprise on his face as he lost his balance and toppled into the water, leaving the surfboard rocking. He came up gasping. Frankie laughed and kicked toward the safety of the board to avoid retaliation, squealing when she felt his hand close around her ankle.

He easily pulled her backward and clasped her to his chest, wrapping his arms around her from behind. A sensual thrill raced through her as he laughed like an evil villain who had captured his unfortunate victim.

‘‘Ah, my careless mermaid,’’ he murmured behind her ear. ‘‘Don’t you know there are sharks in these waters?’’

Frankie rolled her neck and squeezed his arms interlocked over her chest. He tread water for both of them, and while she knew she wouldn’t drown, she felt far from safe in this man’s embrace. A chill raced over her skin.

‘‘Hungry sharks,’’ he said, nipping at the back of her neck. ‘‘Just waiting…to eat you up.’’ He growled against her wet, cold skin, laving the sensitive curve with a warm tongue before clamping down in a playful bite.

Desire struck her low and hard as she squirmed. ‘‘Help,’’ she whispered lazily, her voice hoarse. ‘‘Save me…someone.’’

He chuckled against her neck, gently sinking his teeth deeper into her flesh. The pleasing pain awakened every nerve ending, hardening her nipples to the point of chafing. She pulled his arms against her, guiding his hands to cover her breasts. He groaned and obligingly massaged her through the rubbery material. The tip of his tongue danced across the patch of skin he’d captured, sending shudders over her body that engulfed her so completely, her teeth chattered uncontrollably.

Randy lifted his head and rolled onto his back, dragging her with him. ‘‘Let’s get you back to shore.’’ He kicked hard, propelling them toward the wayward surfboard.

‘‘I’m f-f-fine,’’ she protested, but went along willingly.

They caught up with the surfboard, which had fallen onto its side, leaving the slack sail to float on top of the bobbing waves. He released her long enough to right the board, then held it steady with one hand and helped hoist her astride with the other. Trembling both from the cold and his touch, Frankie balanced herself and smiled down at him.

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