Chapter 11
Cole
I truly was surprised when Jessamine kissed me.
She was so sad about the way she was treated at the end of her relationship, I just wanted to provide comfort for the moment.
Regret rode me the moment she walked away.
My desire for her has not shifted, it has intensified.
Opting to give her the night to cooldown, I promised myself I’d tell her where I stand the moment we saw each other.
The way she was looking at me when I climbed out of the pull solidified my decision.
We’d gone our separate ways after I invited her to camp out with me.
She may not have given me a straight answer verbally, but the way her eyes ate up my body told me all I needed to know.
Our sexual chemistry has existed from the first day but now we’ve given each other permission to cross the line.
The potential of it excites me almost to the point of frustration.
If we were truly alone, I wouldn’t have stopped at a kiss.
Continuing with my plan to go to the sauna after my swim, I head into the adjacent locker room and take a quick shower to wash off the chlorine.
Once I’m done, I dry off then wrap myself in a fresh towel.
I busy myself looking at emails on my phone to see if anything needs my immediate attention while I air dry some more. I’m lucky that Kacy can anticipate my preferences enough to not need me for every little thing. It doesn’t take long for my brain to switch back to my favorite subject.
I want her more than she wants me and now it’s time to bring her on my level. I want Jessamine in my life more than I want the brand deal. It’s a sacrifice I’m willing to take. Part of me wonders if it’s my natural impulsiveness but I just feel like being with her is the right thing.
The plan is to take the next few days to show her how I feel. Since she was talking about the zodiacs, I asked Google what the stars think about our compatibility. Sexual compatibility is one of the search results so I click on it.
Scorpio matches Cancer’s emotional depth and adds intense passion and sexual magnetism. Together, it’s fiery, primal, and soul-bonded intimacy.
● Deep emotional and physical connection
● Hot, irresistible chemistry
● Long-lasting desire and loyalty
Sign me up. Even on paper we sound like a good match. I put my phone in my locker then make my way to the sauna. It feels like a quick trip since I’m engrossed in ideas for wooing Jessamine the rest of this week.
The heat coats me as I open the door like being greeted like an old friend. It’s my favorite post workout activity. My eyes adjust just to find the only other guest at the hotel. Jessamine tilts her head and looks up at me from where she’s sitting with a towel fully covering her body.
“So much for the naked sauna idea I just had.” Jessamine teases as she crosses her arms.
“Please don’t let me stop you.”
There is no teasing in my voice because I’d love to see her naked. Jessamine shifts a little and recrosses her legs.
Message received.
I sit on the bench to her right, facing her profile. “Was camping always on the agenda today?” She asks once she finds her voice again.
“No. I gave a tentative schedule in the beginning to allow a little spontaneity. It’s going to be a nice night. Not too hot or cold and no rain to fuck up the vibe. Have you been camping before?”
She shakes her head. “No. I can’t say I’ve ever had the desire.”
I haven’t camped a lot but I’ve enjoyed myself every time. I lean back, making myself more comfortable. The readjustment requires me to open my legs more. Since I’m only wearing a towel, I’m forcing myself to ignore the simple fact that the only thing between us are two towels.
“And now?”
Jessamine’s eyes roam my body as if I just offered myself up for her consumption.
“It’s becoming more and more tempting. Although I could have sworn I’ve told you not to pitch ideas while distractingly half-naked.”
I get up and move to sit next to her and lean in until we’re almost eye to eye.
“My eyes are up here, Jessamine.”
It’s unclear who leaned in but I don’t care as long as I get another taste of her. It’s technically our third kiss but it’s my new favorite pastime. Making out or even sex in a sauna may be a dangerous game but I can’t stop.
Jessamine somehow manages to straddle me without losing her towel.
My moan is trapped in our kiss as she grinds against me.
I fight the urge to remove her towel because there is no coming back from that.
We’d have to fuck at that point. Moving to the next best thing, I grab two handfuls of her ass as I trail kisses down the side of her neck.
The sound of her moan goes straight to my dick. We need to stop and we need to stop now. Grabbing her neck, I deliver one more deep kiss before standing up. Jessamine just simply wraps her legs around my waist, prolonging the encounter I’m desperately trying to end for our sake.
“We have to stop,” I protest between kisses.
I find the willpower to pull her off me and place her on the bench.
Unfortunately, our position gives me all kinds of sexy ideas.
With Jessamine sitting almost directly in front of my erection, I can’t help imagine her plush lips wrapped around me.
She must be thinking the same thing because she reaches out to rub me through the towel.
I groan low in my throat, enjoying the sensation.
I let her stroke me twice before I grab her wrist.
“This is a dangerous game,” I husk out. “We’re not having a quickie in the sauna. I don’t like being on a timer.”
Fuck. The lust in her eyes makes me want to throw all reason out of the window. I take a step back to give us some distance.
“I’m going to my room to shower and get dressed. Then I’ll eat lunch. Afterwards, I’ll get ready for the hike and camping. You have about three hours to decide if you want to join me.”
Jessamine licks her lips but nods. Damn, she’s so tempting.
Without another word, I leave the sauna before I drag her back to my room and cancel the rest of the day.