Chapter 21 : When Sparks Fly

**Arena POV

"King me."

As soon as the words were out of my mouth, I saw fire flare in Mateo's cinnamon swirled eyes.

"Are you sure you know what you're asking for?" Mateo whispered, his breath feathering along my lips.

I dipped a glance down to Mateo's lips, then looked back into his eyes. "Yes."

Mateo captured my lips again, and I felt warmth pooling between my legs that had nothing to do with the water.

The ocean sucked at my dress, but Mateo still walked through the water with me in his arms. He was impressively strong.

"Where are you taking me?" I asked, wrapping my arms more tightly around the back of his neck.

"Somewhere away from prying eyes," Mateo murmured. He nuzzled along my jaw and nibbled my ear. I could have melted right then.

I imagined the staff had made themselves scarce, and I hadn't seen anyone else on the beach, but Mateo was right. Best to do this somewhere private.

Mateo walked us into a small inlet between some high rocks. It was private, secl