Kit snorts and turns away, shaking his head, then turns back a moment later to fix me with his dark gaze.
My stomach flips at the sight of it. I’ve seen this look on his face before. And it always led to something exciting happening.
‘Okay, how about this for spontaneity,’ he says. ‘Wild idea. Very fitting. We should have revenge sex. Just for recreational purposes, no strings. We can make sure it gets back to him, if you like? I can tap up some contacts and get the news shoved right under his nose. I’m more than happy to play the part of the hot lover you could never forget and just can’t resist boning now.’
I close my eyes and shake my head in jokey disparagement, though beneath the water, my whole body has just responded in a way that makes me wonder whether it’s notsucha bad idea.
But it is. A bad idea, that is.
‘Jesus. Your ego didn’t get any smaller, did it?’ I joke, desperately trying to get my longing under control.
His grin is wide and wicked. ‘We did have great sex though, right? Admit it.’ He looks at me intently from beneath his long, dark lashes. ‘I know you think we’re not suited personality wise, but there’s definitely sexual chemistry between us. It’s still there. I’m not imagining it. Am I.’ It’s not a question.
I swallow and find my mouth is suddenly dry. ‘No. You’re not.’
‘So? How about it?’ he murmurs.
My body is screamingyes please, but my common sense is telling menot a good idea.
‘I’m really not looking for another relationship right now. I’m too bruised,’ I say. My voice sounds rough and breathy. It must be such an obvious give-away that I’m struggling with that as a decision.
‘I’m not asking for one.’
Uhhhh.He’snotmaking this easy.
‘I don’t know if it’s a great idea though, Kit. I came here to get my head together and spend a bit of time on my own.’
‘And you can. I promise you, I’ll give you as much space as you like. I’m not looking for anything serious either. Just a bit of fun. I swear.’
I can’t tear my gaze away from his. It’s mesmerising. Because my body has remembered exactly how much it loves to be close to his.
I’m so confused right now. I know I shouldn’t be feeling like this. But I am. I justam.
‘A revenge fuckcouldbe cathartic, for both of us, I guess,’ I say, my voice still breathy, like I’ve just sprinted for a mile.
‘That’s the spirit,’ he says, leaving his side of the tub and moving slowly towards me, his gaze intent on mine.
My heart starts to race.
He reaches my side a moment later and I feel the hard plane of his stomach press against my knees.
My skin is on fire with a long-forgotten yearning, and it’s so sensitive even the small part of him that’s touching me is sending a riot of lust rushing through me.
‘We’re acting positively,’ he murmurs, pushing gently against my knees, so I’m forced to part my legs. ‘Reclaiming our equilibrium.’
He moves closer, his torso now pressing into the insides of my thighs, and props his hands on either side of me against the rim of the tub.
He’s gazing into my eyes, his intention to kiss me very clear.
I feel happy and sad and turned on all at once and it’s a bit too much to handle right now.
‘But I’m not convinced it’s a good idea for us to do ittogether,’ I mutter, staring right back at him.
He cocks his head and blinks at me, as if surprised by my statement, then backs away, pushing away from the side with his hands and out from between my thighs, putting some space back between our bodies.
‘Well, no pressure. I’m happy to leave it here and say goodnight if that’s what you’d prefer. Your choice.’
His chest is rising and falling and I can tell he’s turned on, but trying not to let it intimidate me in any way.
