Page 27 of Marring an Athlete

Anna slowly moved, hesitating before she let her gaze fall on him. He had on his shorts and was just pulling his shirt over his head. Once it was straightened, he glanced up at her.

“Look at that. We got dressed in the same room as each other, and no one died from embarrassment,” he said, slipping on his sandals.

“I wasn’t going to die of embarrassment. There are just some things I’d like to keep secret from you.”

He raised his eyebrows. “I have a feeling there is a lot about you that’s a secret.” His expression grew serious as he met her gaze.

“Knock, knock,” McKenna’s voice came from the opening of the cabana, halting Anna’s words. She wanted to tell Michael that his statement wasn’t true. There wasn’t anything mysterious or special about her to keep a secret. She was just about as vanilla as a person could be.

But there was no need to come up with a quick comeback with McKenna here. Anna walked over to the opening and pulled back the flap. “Hey, come on in,” she said, waving her hand toward the inside.

McKenna nodded as she stepped in. She was wearing a sleeveless dress that swished around her legs as she moved. She looked more relaxed.

“Are you guys ready for dinner? Our guide, Kaipo, said it’s time to eat,” McKenna said. Sam was waiting at the opening, looking as if he didn’t want to step inside.

“I’m starving,” Michael said as he made his way over to Sam and clapped him on the shoulder.

McKenna turned and smiled at Anna. “How was your couple’s massage?” she asked.

Anna swallowed, forcing a confident smile. “Amazing,” she said, following McKenna.

“Right? Aren’t you glad you decided to listen to me?”

Anna nodded. Except that she wasn’t. She felt even more confused about Michael than when she’d walked into the cabana. But, right now, she couldn’t think about that. No matter how confused she felt, that wasn’t what she was here for. She needed to remember that.

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