Indestructible Desire (11 page)

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Chapter Eight

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Savannah

Sitting in Kayden’s speed boat, I peer over the edge and squeal with delight as I spot dolphins jumping out of the water beside us. “Oh my…dolphins!” Jumping up onto my knees, I start snapping pictures with my cell phone.

Brooklyn’s kneeling beside me, holding her phone up in the air recording the dolphins as they dive in and out of the crystal blue water. I absolutely love dolphins, they’re such magical creatures.

"If you think this is cool just wait until you see your surprise, baby." Kayden says as he grins mischievously from behind the wheel of the boat.

I quickly make my way over to the captain's spot and plop down on Kayden’s lap. The wind is whipping though our hair and the water misting our skin. The sun is so warm and welcoming and there is nothing but water all around us. We truly are in paradise. I’m soaking up every second we get to spend here.

Dixon and Jax are sitting in the back of the boat sippin’ on their beers while Brooklyn is still hanging out on the front of the boat, mesmerized by the dolphins. Her weekend so far has been quite eventful. After the beer pong last night, she said Dixon was wasted and ended up passing out face down in the living room. She said Jax was all over her after Dixon was asleep, but she just wasn’t feelin’ it. Brooklyn won’t admit it, but she’s falling for Dixon. She’s hardly texted Xander over the last week, before, she was texting him off and on all day.

I feel bad for Jax, he really does like Brooklyn. It’s too early to be anything serious. He knew exactly what he was getting himself into with her, but that won’t lessen the blow if she decides to call off whatever it is they are.

Brooklyn is a hard cookie to crack. She has walls higher then Fort Knox, and I can’t fathom why that is. She’s never been hurt by a guy. Hell, she’s never even committed to a guy longer then two months and that was back in college. Even when those relationships ended, it was always
her
breakin’
their
hearts!

The only logic I can come up with is she’s afraid to get hurt. She’s witnessed me and a lot of our friends fall hard for a guy, just to end up with our hearts bleeding on the floor. I told her when she finds the right guy she’ll know it. He’ll consume her every thought, and I think that’s what’s happening with Dixon. It scares the hell outta me though, because Dixon is dangerous. He’s a player with a capital P. She is just as bad, so the two of them together screams disaster. Only thing I can think of is she’s enjoying the thrill of the chase, and sees Dixon as a fun challenge.

Or I could be wrong and maybe they actually are both perfect for each other, and possibly be the ones to make each other happy. Only time will tell I guess. I just hope Jax doesn’t get hurt in the process because he really is an amazing person.

Kayden’s persistent nibbling on my neck snaps my attention back to him, and away from my thoughts of Brooklyn. “I can’t believe you’re not trying to torture the information outta me, baby.”

Wiggling on his lap, trying to escape Kayden’s embrace, I can’t stop giggling. He’s tickling my side and kissing my neck, driving me absolutely crazy.

“I’m trying to be a good girl and wait for my surprise.” I can’t help but laugh again as a look of shock crosses Kayden’s face.

Raising an eyebrow at me, Kayden finally utters a few words as he comes out of his moment of shock. “What the hell?” He starts poking at my face and playing with my hair as he looks me over. “Who are you? And what did you do with my pain in the ass, zero patience, and always finding a reason to be naughty girlfriend?!”

“Haaaa, will you stop!” Slapping his bicep, I’m distracted momentarily as I take in his delicious body as it glistens in the sun. Man, did I hit the jackpot with him or what?
Kayden is everything a woman could wish for: funny, romantic, smokin' hot and sexy without even trying. He's all of these things and then some, rolled into one delicious package. It's like I crawled into a Sylvia Day book and pulled this magnificent man from a fantasy, and he's now my reality; a pinch-myself-daily kind of reality.
“I’m turning over a new leaf! I’m trying to enjoy the suspense and excitement of the unknown.” I say, making my voice all spooky and mysterious.

“What the fuck?!” Dixon blurts out as he slaps his knee and laughs a deep husky chuckle. “I swear when you hit your head, it did somethin’ to ya, Savannah. I’ve only known you a few weeks, but I know you enough to understand you and enjoying the
suspense of the unknown
.” He says mockingly with hand quotes, “Is a bunch of B.S.! I bet you’re exploding inside with excitement, doing all you can to contain yourself from pinning Kayden down and torturing it outta him!”

Brooklyn and Jax decide to chime in and all laugh at the fact I‘m not beating the surprise out of Kayden. “Ha ha, laugh it up you douches, but seriously! I’m telling the truth! Sure, it’s killing me, but I’m trying to be patient for Kayden.”

“Well ya’ll can stop now because we’re here.” Kayden says, powering off the boat as he pulls up to a dock. There’s a sign above a little tiki shack that boasts
Crystal’s Cove.
As soon as we all step onto the dock, a woman who look’s to be in her early forties, with a short blonde pixie cut and large brown eyes approaches us. She’s dressed in water shoes and a wetsuit and guessing from her tan, I would say she spends a lot of time in the sun.

Extending her hand out to Kayden she gives him a warm smile and introduces herself. “Hi, I’m Crystal. Owner of Crystal’s Cove. You must be…Kayden?”

“Yes, ma’am. I’m so grateful for you agreeing to doing this for us. As you understand, privacy is key, so you closing down your business for a few hours to accommodate us is greatly appreciated.”

“Well, it’s my pleasure. Now let’s not just stand around here! Follow me to the shack and everyone can get into their wetsuits.”

Walking out of the dressing room, I take in the tiki shack. It’s got a rustic feel, with the building being made out of dark wood and a grass style roof. There‘s tons of old school surfing posters on the walls and Rum memorabilia all over. One photo I love is blown up on the wall above her mini bar. It’s Crystal in the water surrounded by six dolphins; it brings a smile to my face instantly.

We all head over to the mini bar Crystal’s standing behind with shot glasses lined up. Pulling out a bottle of Malibu Island Spiced Rum, filling each glass to the brim, she picks hers up first and tosses it back. Slamming her shot glass on the bar she yells, “Who’s ready for some fun in the sun?”

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I haven’t put on a wet suit in so long, it feels weird wearing one. I am bouncing with excitement; I cannot wait to see what Kayden has planned for us. “What do you think we’re going to be doing?!” Brooklyn asks, squeezing my hand.

Smiling at her, I glance at Kayden who’s walking beside me, holding my other hand. “I don’t know, he won’t spill the beans. I think he’s enjoying torturing us way too much. I’ve been such a good girl, I think I‘ve waited long enough!”

Kayden clears his throat and pulls me against him, planting a quick kiss on the top of my head. “Well I suppose now’s as good a time as any to tell ya’ll the surprise. Jax and Dixon already know, we thought it was too much of a good opportunity to drive ya’ll crazy. So we decided to not tell ya until we got here.”

Brooklyn runs behind me and pops up on the other side of Kayden, slapping him on his pectoral. “You’re a bastard you know that, Knox?!” Turning her attention to Jax and Dixon, who are walking ahead of us with Crystal, she shouts at them, too. “And you two…you guys think you’re
so clever
, well pay back may be a bitch. Brooklyn Bennett payback is the bitch of all bitches, so you better watch out!”

“Oh really?” Dixon says seductively. “Give me your best B, because I assure you it ain’t anything I can’t handle.”

Brooklyn takes off charging at Dixon full speed and leaps onto his back laughing hysterically as Dixon sprints off down the trail with her on his back.

“Well I guess she’ll find out the surprise when we get there, but since you’ve tried so hard to allow me to surprise ya baby, I’ll tell you what I’ve got planned for you.”

Wrapping my arm around Kayden’s waist I’m bursting with excitement. I’m about two seconds away from screaming at him to spit it out already! My cheeks are aching from smiling so damn hard. “Welllll!?”

“We’re going swimming with dolphins. Just us, no one else around to observe, take pictures, nothing.”

Running in place, I squeal enthusiastically and blush from embarrassment when I realize Jax and Crystal are watching my little celebration.

“You. Are. Amazing! You’re absolutely amazing, Kayden!” I dive onto him, wrapping my legs around his waist and kissing him all over his handsome, and now smug face. “I’m even more excited now that I know what we’re doing!”

“I’d do anything to see this smile on your face.” Kissing me one more time, Kayden sets me back on the ground, and hand-in-hand make our way to the cove where the dolphins are.

***

Today is officially one of the best days of my life. I haven’t swam with dolphins since I was sixteen. Brooklyn and I went on a cruise for my sweet sixteenth birthday during spring break. Her father is the CEO for a cruise ship company and gave us tickets.

One of my favorite memories with Brooklyn is that trip. We stopped at the Atlantis Resort for the day and went scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming with the dolphins. We have pictures of us each kissing a dolphin; they’re on the mantel now at our beach house.

Today though, takes the cake. Not only did I get to swim around with a bunch of dolphins, but got to do so with my amazing boyfriend and my best friend. Kayden said the surprises don’t stop here, so now I’m on pins and needles
again
!

We're back on Kayden's island, and after dinner Brooklyn, Jax, and Dixon all head down to the beach to do some snorkeling. Kayden has other plans for us though, and insisted they go with out us. Walking down to the beach, I swear you can hear my heart beating inside of my chest. I’m excited and nervous for whatever it is Kayden has planned. The sun is slowly creeping over the sky, getting lower and lower.

I love the feeling of the warm sand between my toes and the smell of the cool ocean breeze caressing my skin. All this mixed with the sensation of Kayden’s strong hands gripping my hips as we make our way to the little cabana on the beach, it has my all my senses on overdrive.

“To get the full surprise effect, I have to cover your eyes darlin’.” Kayden’s thick southern accent sounded down right seductive. Covering my eyes with his hands, he helps direct me up the stairs of the cabana. As soon as we enter it, my nose is entranced with the aroma of jasmine and warm vanilla. “Surprise.” He murmurs into my ear followed by a warm kiss on my neck.

Opening my eyes, I barely recognize the place. Yesterday it was filled with rustic furniture and a little bar. It’s completely transformed now into a romantic bungalow! His staff must have hauled ass all day today while we were gone.

“I’m speechless.” I say in barely a whisper as I run my eyes from one side of the room to the other. There’s now a large bed with white linen sheets covered in hot pink rose petals. Candles cover every inch of the small bungalow, giving the now darkening room a romantic glow. There are bouquets of tropical flowers on either side of the bed full of pinks, yellows, vibrant greens, and blues. It’s a mini oasis inside of our paradise.

My body is instantly blanketed in goose bumps as Kayden traces his fingertips along my arms and kisses my collarbone. Trailing a path of hot kisses along my shoulder and neck, the feeling of his warm breath tickling my ear makes a giggle escape my mouth. My body, from my toes to my scalp, is tingling with excitement as Kayden’s hands stop on my hips. Gripping them possessively, a low growl escapes his lips as he bites on my earlobe. It's my weak spot that he knows instantly makes me wet and hungry for him.

“Savannah Livingston…speechless?” Kayden says with sarcasm, mixed with pure sexiness, wrapped together with his sinful southern drawl, making me ache for his touch even more.