Chapter 20: Mia

He throws a devilish look over his shoulder before a wide grin breaks out across his face. Mischief dances in his eyes. When his feet land on the concrete, he straightens to his full height.

Oh.

My.

God!

He's naked!

Full-on naked!

It's not like I haven't seen the goods before, but that was two years ago. I've tried so damn hard to eradicate the image from my brain.

"In the house." He tosses out the comment nonchalantly, as if it's no big deal I've been swimming around naked with him for the last half an hour.

How did I not realize it sooner?

Maybe because I was trying to avoid looking at him altogether?

My tongue darts out to moisten my lips. They feel as dry as the Sahara.

"Don't be shy, Stanbury, take a good look." There is so much heat filling his voice that it could burn me alive. "I don't mind at all."

It takes effort to avert my focus. "Just do the dare."

I need to get this over with before something happens between us. Something I'll inevitably regret.

"Don't rush me, w