Katie The next morning, the sun was already blazing high, casting a shimmering glow over the villa’s pool. I stood by the water’s edge, letting the cool spray from the fountain mist my skin. My mind was still buzzing from the night before, that subtle thrill of flirtation that had hung between all of us like an unspoken secret followed by the near frenzied love-making with Jack. I glanced over at Mark, who was lounging on...

Christ, it was miserable outside! Not yet noon, but the humidity gave the air a swampy feel. It would soon be scorching. My wife was out of town, traveling for work, and she made me promise to water her geraniums twice a day while she was gone. Out on the patio, I caught sight of my neighbors' son heading toward their backyard pool. He was home from college for the summer, and though we always exchanged polite waves, I'd...

"Holy fuck!" I heard Junior exclaim as my tiny black string bikini came into view, a sliver of fabric that held the top tight around my chest and the thong bottom that left little to the imagination. I was sure that the younger Sacks would be joining me shortly. I placed my mug on the table beside the chaise lounge closest to the pool, then sat down, stretching my legs straight and adjusting the trio of triangles covering...

My head was still turned to watch Danielle as she delivered kisses along my shoulder, so I wasn’t tracking what Erin was doing. A chill rolled through my body as I felt another pair of lips press themselves to my neck. Erin started leaving a trail of moist kisses along the other side of my neck while Danielle worked her lips across my shoulder and up the back of my neck. I didn’t move, afraid of moving my head and breakin...

Mitch stirred in the middle of the night, waking me from a deep sleep. From the rapid movement of his eyes behind closed lids and his indistinguishable mumblings, I assumed he was in the middle of a dream. He didn't seem distressed, making me think he wasn't having a nightmare. I slipped out of bed and went to the bathroom. As I sat there in the dark, waiting for my bladder to empty itself of the Coronas we had earlier, I...

I am finishing a long bubble bath. Shaving everything smoothly, the way you like. I know you won’t be here for several more hours so I may as well take my time. I dry off, smooth lotion all over my body. I take the new lingerie from the wrapped box on the counter. You said you like light blue. It is light blue. It is a corset top with G-string panties, garters that attach to the corset. I get everything in place and check...

Sally took the call and walked out of earshot. As I felt comfortable with where we were, irrespective of the fact that we were obviously growing into a relationship, I still respected her privacy. She was inside where I could see her, but not hear her through the sliding door leading into the house from the entertainment area. She looked at me a few times smiling and once blew a kiss, though I could see she was in a somew...

Chapter Twenty-One Grace was in her office looking over the monthly reports when her phone rang. “Yes, Avery, what’s up?” “I have Max Becker on line two for you.” “Wonderful; thanks!” She held her breath, hoping the news from Munich would be good. “Hallo, Grace. Wie geht es dir? Alles Klar?” “Hi Max; Alles Klar.“ “Are you sitting down?” Her stomach did a flip-flop. Max and Brendan O’Sullivan, their European consultant, ha...

The air was thick with humidity as I stepped out onto the balcony of my room for a quick smoke. Normally, I didn't smoke but things had been so stressful at work that this was my only source of relief until I began my vacation. Even then, I was trying to wean myself off the tobacco. I found a nice little lake house through AirBnB that was located on Lake Anna. I had been depriving myself of being out on the water and fish...

Chapter Twenty-Five Grace woke early and found herself alone in bed. She got up, put on her robe, and began searching for her husband. The logical place to look was in his office, of course. She just hoped she remembered which level it was on. Then she heard his voice coming from the terrace. She poked her head out and found it unseasonably warm. Mac was sitting at a little table, drinking tea and talking to someone on th...