Shameless (Enemies to Lovers 5)

Rhett looks dangerously hot as he stalks right at me, his eyes locked on mine. His body collides with mine, his arm wraps around my waist and tipping me backward, his mouth claims mine.

Even though he keeps the kiss PG-rated, Rhett becomes the sole focus of my entire universe as we kiss for the first time.

He pulls me back up and keeping his arm wrapped around my waist, he ends the kiss. When my eyes flutter open, they meet his heated ones.

“Took you long enough,” I whisper, my voice hoarse from wanting this man.

A sexy grin tugs at the corner of his mouth, as he whispers, “I promise I’ll make it up to you when we leave here.”

Wow. Can we leave already?

As Rhett steps back, everyone starts to clap, making my cheeks flame with embarrassment.

Thankfully, they all have mercy on me and soon return to the various conversations they were having before Rhett and I gave them a show.

The girls all rush over, each taking a turn to hug me. Della grips the towel around her with one hand, while she holds me with her free arm.

“Thank you,” she whispers, and she doesn’t need to say more. I know she’s referring to the moment between her daughter and me.

Rhett brings me a soda while I catch up with the girls, and immediately Miss Sebastian’s eyes grow wide.

“You’re not having any wine? Is there a reason?” Her eyes drop to my stomach, and I swear I’m about to go up in flames with embarrassment.

“On no! No-no-no, it’s nothing like that,” I say quickly. “I’m not a big fan of alcohol.”

Miss Sebastian seems to deflate right before our eyes. “A girl can dream,” she whispers.

“Don’t worry, Miss Sebastian,” Rhett says as he throws an arm around my shoulders. “Soon enough you’ll have a dozen of mini-me’s running around.”

Her face brightens with hope. “Just make sure you give your little chunk of hunks a map. I’m sure by now they’ve forgotten what an egg looks like.”

I made the mistake of taking a sip of soda, and it spurts out as I laugh at Miss Sebastian’s words. Wiping the drops from my chin with the back of my hand, I whisper, “I’m sorry. I didn’t see that coming.”

“Oh, honey, I don’t blame you. My babykins took so long to go after you, I’m afraid the second his ding-dong sees your bejeweled land of fantasy, all those little chunk of hunks are going to take off like a bedazzled rocket into outer space.” She wags her manicured brows at me. “Instead of stars, I’m hoping he gives you fireworks.”

For a full minute, I can only blink.

I can’t believe we’re talking about Rhett and I having sex.

“I might need that glass of wine now,” I mutter to no one in particular.

“Thanks, Miss Sebastian,” Rhett says as he pulls me away from the girls and towards the fire where all the guys are gathered. “On that note, I’m sure Evie is ready to run screaming for the hills.”

“Don’t you go sassing me, my babykins. Someone has to prepare my angel-girl,” she calls out, making Rhett chuckle.

When we get to the guys, Jaxson and Logan smile at me, as they say at the same time, “Hi.”

It makes me grin when they scowl at each other.

Jaxson gives me a quick hug. “I’m glad you’re here.”

Logan keeps his distance though, and says, “Good to see you, Evie.”

“Hey, guys. Thanks for having me,” I say, feeling a little self-conscious as I dare a peek at Carter.

His face is so unyielding that I instantly drop my eyes to the ground. I guess he still doesn’t like me.

“Rhett, do you mind if I borrow Evie for a second?” Carter asks, and I shut my eyes, praying Rhett says no.