Chapter 18

“Do you forgive me?”

“Do you promise never to be a grouch again?”

“Yes.” He claimed her lips, slamming his tongue inside her mouth. John trapped her against the wall, kissing her deeply, wanting her to moan and writhe against his touch.

She held onto his shoulders with her nails digging into his flesh. He moaned, loving the small bite of pain her nails gave him.

Opening her thighs, he got her to wrap her legs around his waist. Her folds pressed to his stomach, and he wished she’d not worn a one piece swimsuit. No matter, he’d have her naked in no time.

Cupping her ass, he gripped the back of her head holding her in place to take his kiss.

He broke the kiss first, going down her neck. Tearing the costume from her body, he exposed one full, rounded red nipple. Biting down into the harsh bud he heard her scream. The scent of her need wasn’t dulled by the water.

John needed more. Walking toward the stairs at the far side of the pool he laid her on the cool ground.

In two easy tugs he remo