“You okay?” “Yeah.” She bit her lip. “Am I still allowed to talk to you?” He gave her a searching look, then nodded. “You are.” She nodded, and ironically enough couldn’t think of something to say, so instead, she got out of the truck. As soon as she reached the paving stones leading to the front of the house she slipped her shoes off. The warm air caressed her skin and she took a moment to appreciate the beauty of the grassy dunes and the endless expanse of the Gulf. Wyatt came up behind her and took her hand in his. “Let’s go down to the beach.” The nervous ball of energy in her stomach continued to knot up and she was practically shaking by the time they made it to the beach. Wyatt gave her an odd look, then sat in the sand and pulled her down so she was cradled between his thighs with her back against his chest. He rested his head on her shoulder and began to gently stroke her arms.
What do You think about Penance (Long Slow Tease, #2)?
