Page 40 of The Summer Dare
I’m not sure what’s changed, but you won’t hear any complaints from me.
Her tongue sweeps against my lips and I part them toinvite her in. Her kiss is greedy and filled with need. It’s sexy as hell to see this dominant side of her. I love a woman who takes exactly what she needs.
Hell… I love this woman… period.
Whoa… where did that thought come from?
She may have started this kiss, but the moment my body realizes what my brain just revealed, I quickly take control—and I don’t hold back.
I kiss her like a man in love—because I love this woman.
Lifting her off the ground, I stand to my full height. With her in my arms, I feel as if I can accomplish anything. I no longer want to sit back and wait for life to happen. I want it to begin fight fuckin’ now—and I don’t care who’s around to see.
When the beach fills with cat calls and a loud, “Get a room,” I realize maybe I do care—and this isn’t the best place to have my sudden epiphany about Lanie.
Slowly I let her body slide against mine as I set her back on the sand while the crowd goes wild with hoots, hollers, applause, and even some whistles.
Lanie’s face is tomato red and I’m fairly certain my cheeks are, too, if the burning I feel is any indication.
Running a hand over her mouth, she impishly shrugs. “Sorry. Got carried away.”
“That was….” I peer at the crowd loosely formed around us, “one of the fucking hottest kisses I’ve ever experienced. Don’t you dare apologize,” comes out fierce and demanding.
“In fact, if you ever feel the need to do it again, I’m the only one you’d better be kissing like that. M’kay?”
Her lips quirk as her tongue runs slowly along her teeth.
“I’ve got an idea.” She purses her lips and I can see her wheels turning.
“Does it involve more kisses like that?”
“Yeah, but first. Let’s go officially introduce you to my sister, Lizzy. Then what do you say we get out of here and finish what we started?”
Leaning in so only she can hear I whisper, “I’ve stocked up on condoms.”
Before Lanie can respond,a girl I recognize from pictures around the house approaches.
“So… you must be Ryan…” Lizzy holds out a hand to shake. “This one…” she points to her sister, “won’t tell me a thing about you, but that ovary popping kiss she just laid on you spoke volumes. Hell, I think I could get pregnant from just watching the two of you from afar.”
“That’s not how it works.” Lanie laughs at her sister.
“It will for you if you’re not careful.”
Damn, her sister’s a spitfire. I like it.
“Well, on that note…I guess you’re officially no longer a baby, so I don’t need to shield you anymore.” Lanie tugs at my arm. “We’re gonna go bevery careful—and prove your theory wrong.”
Did she really just tell her sister and anyone who is listening we’re leaving to have sex?
The next thing I know, we’re walking down the path back to her house.
Once we’re out of sight from everyone, she stops anddoubles over with laughter. “That little shit.”
“What are you talking about?”
“My sister’s as manipulative as they come. She knew I had feelings for you, but I wouldn’t admit it. So, she laid down a summer dare—and damn… she got me good.”
“Summer dare?” I ask, completely confused.
