“She made sure I was aware that she knows we have something going on.” I shrug. “I’m not worried.”
He tilts my face up to his and searches my eyes. “I believe you, but what’s changed? You always worry.”
“You’ve changed me.” I smile. “You make me happy, and I don’t want to let go of that.”
“I’ve already decided that I’m never going to be letting go of you, so I’m relieved you’ve finally caught up to me.”
“Is that so?” I wrap my arms around his neck and bury my face in the curve of his neck.
His hands land on my hips and I smile knowing the restraint he’s using to not crush me to him.
Clearing my throat, I whisper into his ear, “Let’s observe.” He shudders in reaction, so I brush a kiss behind his ear.
“You are driving me insane,” he growls, hauling me into his arms. “I’ve never had a woman on my mind as much as you.” He squeezes my ass. “Graham Stratton,” he says, “the guy younger than me with the blond hair.”
I nod that I’m aware of whom he’s referring to.
“He can’t take his eyes off Eve, who is here with Bruce,” Josh observes. “The man is going to be getting himself in a whole lot of trouble if his partner Jane catches where his eyes keep wandering.”
“Ugh, she’s the one who only has eyes for Graham, right?”
“Yes.”
“Poor woman.” I gla
nce around still seeing Clarissa watching us. “Clarissa needs to be told to do her job and to stop glaring at us.”
“Forget about her. What do you see?”
Sighing, I concentrate, adding, “I think Sara and Leon need to go back to their room. John and Neve are having a heated argument and, Samantha and Paul are holding hands sweetly while watching everyone else.” I nibble on his neck and turn us slightly for a better view of the others. “Mandy and Alex are making out, and both have eyes on someone else. Mandy on Paul, and Alex on, um, me.”
“What?”
Josh quickly turns and throws daggers at the guy. “He better stay the hell away from you.”
I pinch his ass. “I can take care of myself…but thank you for caring and being jealous.” I kiss his cheek. “I think I like the jealous side of you. It’s hot.” Ignoring his heated gaze, which isn’t easy, I glance back at John and Neve only to discover they’ve both left. “We’re a couple down.”
“They’ve probably taken their argument elsewhere.”
“Hmm.” My mind is going off in different directions. “I think we should follow and make sure they’re okay. They’re the only ones alone right now.”
“If the partner swapping is the trigger, then it’s tomorrow night that we need to worry about. Maybe keep an eye on Sara and Leon, and watch our backs. We’re as hands on as they are.”
“We’re not that hands on,” I add, watching Leon’s hand slip into Sara’s dress.
“Her boob is out,” Josh whispers into my neck. “I think we should leave and check on John and Neve, because if we stay in here, things are going to be getting far more heated than either of us will be comfortable with.”
“Okay. I think you should kiss me. Let everyone believe we’re heading to our cabin to use that lube and those condoms you bought.”
“Fucking hell, Mallory,” he hisses, his lips hovering above mine. “Hearing the word ‘lube’ come out of your mouth has me horny as fuck.”
“I can tell.” I rub against him as his mouth comes down to claim mine. His lips are firm and his tongue is hot and strong, pushing into my mouth. I moan and grab a handful of his short hair to hold him closer.
“Leave now,” Joshua mumbles, backing me from the room while trailing kisses all over my face. “You are so beautiful.” He places a sweet soft kiss to my lips. Taking my hand and turning me toward the main doors of the lodge, Joshua adds, “We’ll check on the other couple then make sure our cabin is safe before turning in for the night.” He squeezes my hand.
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