“I can’t wait to see all of them,” Rowan said. “But first, I think I need a nap.”
“Okay. Oh, and there is one thing I will need help with,” I admitted as I got off his lap and turned to face him.
“What’s that?”
“My spice cabinet. It’s a hot mess in there.”
Rowan growled and pulled me down on the bed beside him. I squealed in delight and laughed harder as he tickled me. His eyes twinkled in the sunset light, and his smile warmed me from the inside out. When we settled down, he pushed my hair out of my face.
“I love you.” Rowan smiled at me. “And I can’t wait to sail off into the sunset with you.”
“For the rest of our lives,” I added.
“For the rest of our lives,” he echoed. “Boss.”
It’s not every day your new best friend makes you an offer you can’t refuse.
And I was here for it, one hundred percent.
Epilogue
Rowan Rafferty’s happy ending with Kendra Jarrett.
Two days later
Kendraand I didn’t leave theSecond Chancesfor two days as we christened the new ship by making love everywhere we could imagine - including the shower. She made me sit on the bench while she delivered the promised blowjob, and it was worth the wait. Thinking about that sexy moment in the shower got me hard again.
Today, we headed to Pleasure Point for my surprise. Even though it was a short trip, we put up the sails, and she was right. The button made it a dream. Sailing around the world with her would be easy. But then again, loving and being with her was easy, even when we encountered troubled waters.
My woman grinned at me as she piloted the catamaran through the buoys and pulled closer to my boat in the Pleasure Point Marina. I shook out my hands, waiting for her to notice.
She squinted at the new name. “You renamed your ship?The Coxfire II?”
“More than a new name,” I said. “Let’s get this thing docked, and I’ll show you around. Then, I bet some people want to celebrate the holidays with you.”
“With us,” she corrected. “You’re in the family now, Boss.”
“Nope. You’re the Boss now.” I motioned at her boat. “This is your boat. I’m along for the ride.”
“For the next year.” She did a little dance behind the wheel. “Where are we going first?”
“What part of ‘Boss’ wasn’t clear. You decide! We can go anywhere you want,” I reminded her.
She stood straighter and smiled. “You’re right. I am the boss. I’m in charge. I decide. First stop, Pleasure Point. Then, maybe Australia!”
I grinned at her like the lovesick fool I was.
We tied offSecond Chancesand boardedThe Coxfire II, where my new captain, Decker, ran through the afternoon checks. The crew stood at attention, their uniforms and costumes in pristine shape. I smiled as I saw the high shine on Justin’s shoes. That had to be a first for my former First Mate.
“Skipper!” Decker called to Kendra when we approached the group. “You’re back! Thank fuck!”
I glared at him.
He had the decency to look sheepish. “Sorry about that. Thank GOODNESS you’re back. This sorry mope has been miserable without you.” Decker nodded toward me.
Kendra smiled. “I’m glad to hear it. I missed him, too.” She linked her arm through mine. “Now, will someone tell me what’s going on? These uniforms look a little different.”
“Pegleg Pete’s is no more,” I said somberly.
