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Her tanned skin is like smooth caramel, her eyes are wide, golden, and they shimmer as the sun hits them. She has perfect, pouty lips, and her slight curves make me want to feel them above me. Regal. That’s what I think when I look at her.

She doesn’t notice me staring, so I keep on looking at her, taking her in and watching how a small smile tilts her lips at the corners. Her gaze is locked on the water, and it seems as if she’s having similar thoughts to the ones I just had a few moments ago.

“Why don’t you take me on whatever adventure you’re planning, and I can help you.” Her suggestion almost makes me scoff. Would I really want her with me when I’m about to walk into one of the most dangerous tasks I’ve ever been on? “I may be female, but I can handle myself.”

Her assurance makes me turn fully to her. I’d love to see her fight. Perhaps even kill someone. I don’t know why, but the thought of that makes my dick hard. I’ve never been a manwhore like Etienne or Ares were. I choose my partners with specific intention in mind—one night—and before I take them to bed, I make sure I know everything there is to know about them. I’m not a hacker for no reason.

But if Grecia thinks she’s getting love from me, she’s sorely mistaken. I wouldn’t mind taking a ride on the G-train if she’s offering no strings.

“I guess I should say, welcome to the adventure of a lifetime?” I quirk a brow at her, waiting for her response.

“Sign me up.” She winks, playfully, before shoving her shorts down those long lithe legs; she unhooks her bikini top before racing into the water with an excited squeal. She’s going to be a handful, in more ways than one.

Playlist

Demons – Jacob Lee

I Hold You – CLANN

Kill For You – Skylar Grey, Eminem

Call Out My Name – The Weeknd

Someone You Loved – Lweis Capaldi

Breathe – Mako

Saint-Tropez – Post Malone

Bruises – Lewis Capaldi

Not Your Hero – Emanuel Vo Williams

Be Alright – Dean Lewis

Hold On – Chord Overstreet

lovely – Billie Eilish, Khalid