RELUCTANT WIFE 12

It was cooler now with the evening breeze co min g in from the sea stronger. She threw Alexis a shy look from beneath her lashes, a smile appearing on her full pink lips.

‘Why the smile? Are you happy?’

Her smile broadened. She was throbbing, her whole body was throbbing, she needed to take part in the act of love once more.

‘I didn’t think your performance was entirely up to scratch. I could be happier.’ She heard Alexis’s indrawn breath as she dared herself to raise her cheeky face to his. For there was no mistake what message it would relay to the man at her side.

He sat up on the rug, his strong forearms resting on his knees, his chin on his hands. He met that look. ‘Cheeky baggage, the doctor said you should rest.’ His eyes connecting with hers, he whispered, ‘You’re jesting, right?’

‘Hell no.’ Carrie held her breath, hoping wildly that he would take the hidden challenge.

He frowned, drew his breath slowly in again. Expanding his powerful chest he imfolded his arms, then dropped