Chapter 12. Broken Restraints

Evelyn

“I… I wasn’t expecting you at all,” I managed to stammer, my voice betraying my surprise and unease.

A casual smirk played on Jacob’s lips as he replied, “Neither was I.” With a swift motion, he discarded his t-shirt, causing my jaw to drop in awe at the sight of his bare, sculpted torso. The sight alone was enough to make my heart skip a beat, and the tattoo that adorned his skin only added to his allure.

How could someone be so perfect?

“But surprisingly, a few minutes ago, as I observed you swimming, I discovered that I’m not the only one who decided to deviate from today’s plans,” he continued, descending the pool steps and immersing himself in the water.

This man was a walking Greek god. Well, if there were any Italian gods, he could be that too. Fuck, he could be any god he wanted! Heaven and hell, he could conjure both…into me.

Suddenly, my body seemed to ignite, the temperature soaring as my gaze remained locked with his. I s