“Well, I'm still not keeping the watch." I turned on my heel to leave."You don't like it?" Carter's eyes flashed hurt for a moment."It's not that." My voice softened. "It's beautiful Carter. Stunning. But why did you send it?""It reminded me of you. Delicate, beautiful, bright.”

“I was hopelessly drawn to him like a moth to a flame... I had a feeling I would get burned by Carter Morgan, but I didn't care.”

“I couldn't have been more surrounded by Carter in sight, scent and touch. His hands all over me, his body covering mine, his intoxicating fresh water scent surrounding me.”

“He grinned a slow, lazy grin and nipped at my lips. I smiled softly; he looked so young and beautiful and carefree in that moment. Not the CEO who ran a billion dollar company, but a man that looked his age. Playful and sweet…”

“I love you in this dress, Evangeline, but it's much too restrictive for what I want to do to you.”

“He began rubbing my foot again. "We'll fly out at four on Friday. Don't bother packing, I want you naked as much as possible next weekend.”

“Can you be quiet, Evangeline?" I nodded my head in response. "If you're not, everyone will know what we're doing up here.”