Page 69 of Every Sunset
“What are you doing?” I laughed.
“Reminding you about the good parts of your reality, and kicking out the negative shit for a little longer,” he told me simply, then he pushed my hair back behind my right shoulder and started to kiss slowly and softly down my neck and behind my ear. Ishivered as goosebumps broke out across my skin. Maddox’s touch was so warm against my own chilled skin, and his kisses were playful and teasing, erasing everything from my mind except for my need for him to keep on going.
I pressed even tighter against him and lifted my face, desperate for him to kiss my neck more. I loved the tingles that ran through my body every time his lips touched my skin there, and with every brush of his stubble against my skin, I wanted more from him.
“That feels so good, Madd,” I groaned.
“Maybe we can make it feel even better.” I looked up startled by Logan’s voice coming from so close to me, but before I could react in any way, Logan leaned in and started kissing along my jaw at the opposite side to Maddox.
Being kissed by the both of them was overwhelming in the greatest possible way. They set me alight with need instantly. The intensity of both pairs of their hands touching me simultaneously, almost in perfect rhythm with each other, it was so intense I almost couldn’t take it, but I never ever wanted it to stop. My head was thrown back and my eyes were closed tight as I just allowed myself to enjoy the sensations of utter perfection.
“Oh God!” I whined as a hand slipped under the hem of my dress and moved torturously slowly past my needy core, and up towards my right breast. At the same time, another hand landed high on my thigh and started to smooth slowly up and down. I was so close to begging them to strip me naked so I could feel more of their hands on my bare skin.
“Mom?” Thankfully, my son was yelling for me before he came bursting through the kitchen door, so there was time for the guysto back away hurriedly and for me to get a breath in to try and get back to reality as I straightened up my dress hurriedly.
“I’m here,” I told Max, my voice strained as he looked around the large space for me. Logan and Madd had moved across the kitchen and were in there looking like nothing had even happened, while I was totally freaking out Max could see what had just happened written all over my face.
“Everything okay, bud?” Logan asked as he turned from the counter and looked to Max.
Max had obviously just gotten out of the shower, his hair wet and nothing but a towel around his waist.
“I just need my hair products. Did you bring them from the guest house, mom?” Max asked me. I was relieved his attention was half on his cell phone in his hand and not fully on me and how flustered I was.
“They’re under the sink in the bathroom, in your room,” I answered.
“Right. I’ll check there,” he agreed distractedly. “What are we doing today anyway? I can’t go to school, right?” Max locked the screen of his cell and looked up at me fully.
“Right. No school until they catch Callum,” I nodded.
“I talked to your principal last night. He’s gonna set up some work online for you from next week, so you don’t get behind, but you have the day off for today,” Logan added, and I smiled at him gratefully. Calling Max’s principal had been on my to-do list, but I hadn’t gotten around to it yet.
“I might hit the gym for a while then,” Max said as he looked to me for permission.
“Let’s do something else. Have some fun,” Maddox suggested.
“Like what?” Max asked.
“We have two jet skis and some paddle boards in the garage out back. Let’s hit the water while it’s still warm enough to do it. That sound good to you?” Madd asked my son, and Max nodded eagerly, then looked to me.
“Anna?” Logan questioned when I didn’t answer.
“What about the FBI? You said they’d be back again this morning?” I looked to Maddox.
“I’ll know if they show up. My cell will get alerts from the security system.”
“They’re probably pretty busy tracking that bastard down,” Logan added.
“Come on, mom. You need a break from all of this. Let’s just have some fun for a bit. Please?” Max pleaded.
“Fine. Let’s do it,” I nodded. I didn’t feel like getting in the water myself. It was way too cold for me, but Max looked excited and I didn’t want to ruin that. Plus if the others were having fun, I would too I hoped. At least worrying about Max flying around on a water ski would stop me from thinking about all of my other very real fears.
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I laughed as Max sped past me on the jet ski, whooping and hollering, and seemingly having the most fun I think I’d ever seen him have. Logan was right behind him on the other jet ski, staying close enough to make sure my son didn’t get too carried away and do anything foolish. He and Madd had both reassured me they would watch out for Max while he was on the water. I’dbeen worried at first, especially when I saw the size of the jet skis, but the guys had taken time to show Max how to drive the thing, and laid out rules Max had been keen to listen to. Now he seemed to be keeping himself pretty sensible as he had a ton of fun doing it.
I could see Madd out on the water too from where I was sunbathing on the jetty. He was laid out on the paddleboard he had been using for the last half hour. I hadn’t seen him give up paddling to just lie on the thing, but he looked settled and peaceful laid on it now, his legs draped off of the end and into the water as he rocked a little every time Logan and Max went close to him, but not too close.
I was more than happy where I was. The guys had brought the sun lounger out for me, along with a little table, on which sat a glass of cold juice and a plate of snacks. I was laid out in shorts and a tank top. The sun was shining bright enough to keep me warm, and I was enjoying alternating between watching them all have fun on the water, and reading a gossip mag on the reading app on my cell. It was peaceful and calm, and I was enjoying doing absolutely nothing. It had been a long time since I had the opportunity to just relax in such a soothing environment.
