Page 76 of Save Me
“No reason. How old is she?”
Ronan’s lips curl with a knowing smirk. “I don’t know, and I don’t care.”
“Good answer,” I mumble, though it doesn’t helpmuch with the knot forming in the pit of my stomach. A woman wants to get Ronan alone on a boat?
Then again, I can think of sexier ways to lure him in without literal bait and hooks.
“Yeah? Well, how about this answer: I have everything I want right in front of me.” Ronan reaches into my gaping uniform shirt, slipping his finger under my bikini top to tease my nipple.
It hardens instantly.
Memories of last night flood my mind, and a swell of heat quickly follows. I edge in closer until our bodies are flush once again. I’ve missed this all day. “Do you have time to come back to my house?”
“Fuck, I really wish I did.”
I reach up and slide my bikini cup to the side, exposing my breast for him only.
His eyes flare with heat. “Maybe I can?—”
Heavy footfalls sound on the dock then.
Ronan curses under his breath and drops his hand to his side.
My irritation flares while I readjust my suit before turning around.
“Hey, boss,” Will calls out. Jeremy is on his heels. “Ran into your group up top. Looks like you had a wild bunch.”
“Yeah, those ladies can party.” I point to the empty cans in the trash bin, evidence of their afternoon debauchery.
Will jumps onto the boat, casting a “Hey, man” to Ronan before he sets to cleaning up.
Our private time is officially over. For now.
“Who’re the other charters?” I prompt. He did come here for a reason besides fondling me.
“Randy Pegg,” Ronan reads out loud.
“Randy Pegg,” I echo, my face pinched up in thought. “His name is super familiar, but I don’t know … Hey Will, do you know a Randy Pegg? Charters fishing boats?”
He pauses halfway off the dock, his tan arms straining under the weight of the cooler. “Yeah, isn’t that the guy who accidentally impaled his brother in the thigh with a spear gun?”
“Oh my God, you’re right!” I laugh, even though it’s the furthest thing from funny. “He tripped over a rope or something. The brother’s fine,” I quickly add.
“No to Randy Pegg.” Ronan curses. “And let me guess, Nic Wheeler just got out for manslaughter.”
“Nic’s available?” That’s a rarity. “No, he’s great! Really reliable. More expensive, though.”
“I don’t give a shit. It’s on Wolf. Let me get Archie to book him.” Ronan’s thumbs fly over his screen. “All right, thank God that’s done. I need to get back.”
“I’ll walk you out. I’m heading to Gigi’s.” I grab my bag and throw a wave at the guys. “By the way, the new captain starts tomorrow. Her name’s Bailey.”
“Is she hot?” Will asks.
Jeremy cuffs the back of his head. “See you tonight at the bonfire, Sloane?”
“Yeah, I’ll be there tonight.”
His eyes flitter to Ronan, darting to his bruised knuckles. “You too?”
