Page 63 of Moonstruck Kiss

“Like what?”

“Like…” Brax glances at me.

“Like how to grow broccoli,” I say.

Ollie makes a face. “Yuck. Don’t want to listen to that.”

Brax grins. “That’s right. That’s why you can stay here while we go outside, okay?”

Ollie nods, settling on the couch as the animated show comes up on the screen.

I walk out to the verandah and make a beeline for the hanging double-seater egg chair. “This is the perfect seat for this view,” I say, looking out the river while I plonk down on the cushion.

“Good thing there’s room for two.” Brax sits next to me and rests his arm around my shoulder.

I glance behind to see if Ollie can see us. Fortunately, he can’t from where he’s sitting even though we can hear Bluey loud enough.

“He’ll be glued to that TV for a while,” murmurs Brax.

I relax and snuggle up against him.

“Now, let’s try to solve our problem.” He inhales deeply and lets it out loudly. “How do we find some time alone without the rest of Moonstruck Cove knowing?”

“Daytime could be a better option. The problem with nighttime is that we need to use lights that attract attention.”

“Yeah. And during the day, there are plenty of babysitters for Ollie. Even Cutie adored having him at the visitor kiosk when I was working and Liss had to leave him there to run an errand.”

I nod. “I always have a couple of hours during the days to work on my paintings. Sometimes, I work outdoors for more inspiration. No one would necessarily wonder why I’m not in my studio.”

“Great! We just need to rendezvous somewhere, then.”

I shift so I can watch his face. “And maybe we can finally find out if you can make me come with your cock.”

Brax scoffs. “That’s a given, babe. Surely you’re not doubting that I—or, rather, my dick—can make it happen.”

“It remains to be seen,” I say with a shrug, hiding my smile.

He puts his mouth against my ear. “You can’t fool me. I bet you’re getting wet right now thinking about how I’m gonna fuck you.”

My cheeks heat up as desire blooms in my belly. Even just this man’s words can get me horny.

Who am I kidding? Everything about Brax makes me want to strip naked and offer my body to him to do as he pleases—which would please me no end, too.

“How do you do that?” I ask with a mixture of wonder and frustration.

“Do what?”

“Make me so hot that all I can think of is you.”

He takes a sharp breath. “The feeling is mutual, babe. All I know is that I can’t leave without having you.”

His words are sobering, and I have to sit up straight and look away. I don’t know why I’m suddenly bothered by the fact he and Ollie will be leaving soon. Haven’t I known that since the beginning?

But I’ve also started to hope for more—that he might stay a bit longer to give us time to figure out where we want to head as a couple?—

“Hello,” a shocked voice says, making me jump.

“Mum!” Brax says, standing. “What are you doing here?”

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