Tender Loving Passion: Temptation and Lies\Longing and Lies by Donna Hill

Author:Donna Hill
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Steven had spared no expense for this trip. He’d refused to tell her where they were staying. But the trip started off with them flying first class, being picked up by a driver at the airport and then taken to Sandals Resorts.

The driver opened Mia’s door and she stepped out with her mouth open. She spun toward Steven and flew into his arms.

“Sandals,” she squealed.

“Couples only,” he said into her hair as he swung her around.

She wiggled up against him, reached up and kissed him tenderly on the lips. “Thank you,” she whispered against his mouth.

“For what?” He brushed some hair away from her face.

“For doing this for us.”

“Lady, you ain’t seen nothing yet.” He swept her up in his arms and carried her laughing and giggling into the hotel lobby.

Once they checked in and were escorted to their room, Mia was shocked once again. The room was magnificent, with a terrace that overlooked the ocean, a sprawling sunken living room, full kitchen, master bedroom and bath. The décor was pure island bliss. Sheer white drapery wafted in the windows, low-slung furniture in bamboo and white canvas dotted the gleaming wood floors. The scent of clear blue ocean water settled all around them.

Mia turned in a slow circle, taking in the space. “This is beautiful,” she said softly, turning to face Steven, who watched her as if awestruck. “What is it?”

“You. You’re the one that’s beautiful.” He crossed the short distance between them and took her hands. “I want us to have the best time. Anything you want, whatever you want to do for the next three days.”

A devilish grin teased her mouth. “How ’bout we test out that king-size bed for starters?”

“You don’t have to ask me twice.”

* * *

After they’d christened the bed, they took a shower together then ordered room service and ate on the terrace under the stars, a traditional island meal of flying fish, plantains and seasoned callaloo, with mouthwatering mango sherbet for dessert.

Following dinner, which was accompanied by strains of calypso music in the distance, the crash of waves against the shore and the unmistakable sound of voices on the beach enjoying the glorious night, they decided to take a walk and get a feel for the island they’d heard so much about but had never had the chance to visit.

They strolled along the beach, holding hands, something they rarely had a chance or the time to do. The balmy air was intoxicating, and they felt light and carefree.

“I can’t believe how good I feel after only being here for a few hours,” Mia said, leaning against Steven as they walked along the sand.

“It is kinda magical. Must be the sea air and the sense of being worry free. I haven’t seen anyone rushing, looking stressed or using a BlackBerry.”

Mia laughed. “You’re absolutely right. It’s a completely different world.” She stopped, pulled him to her. “And I love it. I love you.”

He threaded his fingers through her loose hair, lowered his head and slowly took her mouth to his.

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