Book Eight: Chapter 73

“Clearly.” Mike slapped her on the ass hard enough to leave a small mark. Beth yelped, then lifted the hair away from her face to look at him.

“I’m up for more if you are.” She wiggled her hips at him.

“I’m...tempted.” Mike studied her for several long moments, but his gaze slid to the maps the two of them had drawn. As much fun as it would be to spend all morning literally fucking around, there was still work to be done. “Would you consider a raincheck?”

Beth chuckled. “Maybe, but only if you hop in the shower with me.”

“And thus, our bargain is struck.” He helped Beth stand. The ground was slippery, and she slid into his arms. When their faces touched, she kissed him. It wasn’t the same, lust-filled kiss from before, powered by need. It was the kind of kiss that made his heart skip a beat, or his stomach flutter. As if realizing what she had done, Beth broke away with surprise on her face, then blushed.

“Um...the shower?” She pointed toward the bedroo