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136 Irresistible Forces
Weren’t strong enough to stop it. Even now there
was a sexually charged awareness between the two
of them. The very air they were breathing seemed
electrified, sensually combustible.
For the next few moments they ate in silence.
That gave her a chance to look around and check
out the sailboat. It was a beauty with nice accommodations.
While he had been busy getting ready
to sail, she had gone below to check out things.
There were a number of screened ports as well as
multiple overhead hatches intended to circulate
fresh air. What had caught her eye was the queensize
berth in the aft stateroom, as well as the builtin
lounge seat and hanging lockers. The bathroom
was small but contained a shower with hot and cold
water, a sink and vanity. Also below was a highly
styled gourmet galley with a beautifully detailed
teak interior.
When they had boarded, Dominic had said something
about it being large enough to sleep six people
and that the size of the boat eliminated a lot of
rocking. She had to agree since so far it had been
smooth sailing. He was the captain and she smiled,
remembering that he had made her his mate. After
bringing the boat into the wind, he had asked her to
hold the wheel while he lowered the sail. She had
enjoyed doing that. It had made her feel useful and
a part of what he was doing.
She tilted her face up toward the sun, thinking