Page 43 of Riptide

“I just said that because…” She was flirting with you. Her heart pounded in her chest. “It doesn’t matter. We should go.”

Seth gestured to a marble bench tucked away behind the foliage. “Sit.”

His low, demanding voice sent chills through her body.

“You want me to claim you?” he asked her. “Because I think that’s exactly what you want.”

“I didn’t…I didn’t mean to…this really isn’t the place.” Seth’s low sultry voice sent a shiver through her, and she stumbled to find her words. Her traitorous body lit with desire as Seth ran his fingers underneath the silky fabric of her mask, his fingertips brushing over her throat.

“Sit.” He pointed to the bench.

Kaimana did as she was told and slowly took a seat. Her pulse raced as she looked up at him.

“You want to know my world?” Seth knelt before her, his hand sliding between her ankles. “Open the bag.”

“What? Why?” Kaimana struggled to concentrate as his fingers grazed up her inner calf.

“Show me what’s inside the bag.”

Kaimana released a nervous breath and reached inside it. Her fingertips brushed over a soft velvet satchel.

“That’s it. Go ahead. Pull it out and show me,” he directed.

“We really should go,” she insisted.

“Not yet. Open it,” he repeated.

Kaimana set the glittered bag next to her as she retrieved the satchel. She took a deep breath as she slowly untied its satin string.

“Let’s see the prize.” He held out his hand to her.

Kaimana did as he instructed and reached inside, removing the smooth oval-shaped object. Her face flushed as she placed it in his palm.

“Ah, I suspect there is more in our goody bag, but this will do.”

“Seth, I—” Kaimana sighed as his hands slid over her knees and pressed in between her thighs. Her heart pounded in her chest as the pads of his fingers slid under her silk panties until he hooked and tugged them down her legs. “Oh God…what are you doing?”

“Whatever I want,” he replied.

Seth pulled off his mask and she nervously looked to the path. “Someone will see you.”

“No, sweetheart, they won’t see me. They’ll see us.”

“What—” Kaimana bit her lip as he ducked his head under her gown. The hum of a vibrator danced over her skin, and she startled but didn’t dare move.

“Open your legs,” he commanded.

Kaimana’s pulse raced as she complied with his demand. As his lips brushed over her inner thigh, her body lit on fire with anticipation.

“Seth,” she sighed. As the tip of his tongue lapped between her legs, her hands gripped the edge of the bench, holding on for dear life.

The smooth hard plastic buzzed along her inner thigh, inching closer to her pussy. Kaimana’s chest heaved as Seth’s tongue plunged through her wet folds. He sucked her clit into his mouth and flicked at her swollen bead.

“We can’t. Someone’s going to see us.” Her heart raced as guests passed through the path. Though somewhat concealed in the shadows, she knew they’d see her. Adrenaline rushed through her, and her pussy flooded as the relentless laps over her clit sent arousal coursing throughout every cell of her body.

She sighed and looked up to find eyes peering through the thick brush of bamboo. A rush of shock struck her. And though her mind told her to stop, she edged closer to orgasm.

The flash of faces moved behind the brush, the rumble of whispers coming and going. A kaleidoscope of people moved about the maze. Through her mask, she watched them as they watched her. Some stole a glance while others lingered.