Free Desire Part Three (The Desire Series Book 3) by Ava Alexia Page B

his plans this morning and there was nothing I could do but to go along with them,” she whispered.
    “Well, they are not terrible plans. I think I will quite enjoy myself,” Jaclyn grinned slyly.
    “They are hotties and seem totally into you,” Tess grinned.
    “The picnic should be fun. And we will be in the right area, so bring your camera. You just may get a chance to shoot those photos anyway,” Jaclyn suggested.
    “Good idea, Jax,” Tess said.
    “What’s a good idea?’ Matt asked.
    The men were loaded down with picnic paraphernalia.
    “Jax suggested I bring my camera. I would love to get photos of all of you,” Tess said.
    “That is a great idea,” Ollie agreed.
    “I’ll go get it and be back in a jiff,” Tess said.
    Tess ran upstairs to her bedroom to get her camera. She made sure she had plenty of film in her bag as well as two long range lenses. She then returned to the foyer.
    “I’m ready,” Tess announced.
    “Great. Let’s go,” Matt said.
    They all left the house and put the picnic basket, cooler and other bags in the boot of the waiting jeep. Jax sat between the Tony and Ollie in the back seat. It was a bit of a tight squeeze but she didn’t mind. Tony and Ollie laid their arms along the back of the seat and Jaclyn felt as snug as a bug. Tess sat in the front with Matt who glanced at her and smiled broadly. She returned his smile feeling inexplicably happy. Matt then started the jeep and took off.

Chapter 6
    Matt took a back road that was full of ruts and bumps. Everyone was bouncing and bobbing in their seats. Tony and Ollie teased Matt unmercifully about trying to kill them all. Matt swore it was a shortcut to the waterfall. He finally drove around a bend and suddenly the majestic gushing water was before them. Matt parked the jeep.
    “Never doubt my prowess behind the wheel,” Matt grinned.
    “Never doubt your crazy driving. My butt is black and blue I’m sure,” Tony grumbled.
    Everyone scrambled out of the truck.
    “It’s so beautiful,” Jaclyn sighed.
    “Not nearly as lovely as you,” Ollie smiled impishly.
    Jaclyn laughed gleefully. She knew that this was going to be a fantastic day for her ego.
    “Why thank you, kind sir,” she flirted.
    Tony suddenly grabbed Jaclyn’s hand and pulled her to the water’s edge. Ollie objected and followed. Tess and Matt grinned at the antics of the men.
    “Thank you for bringing your friends for Jax. She’s already having a ball,” Tess said gratefully.
    “I didn’t want her to begin to feel like a third wheel,” Matt responded. “Tony and Ollie are a lot of fun and good men. Jax will have a great time with them.”
    “Has anyone told you that you have a very sweet and caring heart?” Tess grinned.
    “Not the person whom I want to hear it from,” Matt replied.
    Tess looped her arms about his neck and stared into his shimmering grey eyes.
    “You, my friend have a beautiful heart; and it’s rather a sexy turn on,” she smiled sensually.
    Matt gazed into her warm cherry brown eyes and sighed.
    “If only we were at home. You would soon be in bed,” he whispered.
    She drew his head down to hers and kissed him lovingly. Matt could feel the emotions in her kiss and returned the kiss aggressively. He wanted to convey he was feeling the same way. Then they heard someone clearing their throat. Matt broke the kiss and looked into the grinning faces of his friends, Tony and Ollie. Tess hid her red face in Matt chest in embarrassment.
    “We thought we would come help unload the truck; if you’re not too busy,” Tony quipped.
    Matt laughed and stepped back from Tess.
    “Well, it’s about time you returned. I thought I would have to unpack all by myself,” Matt retorted.
    The men pulled the heavy things from the jeep and carried them to the checkered cloth that Jax and Tess had spread under a huge oak tree. Afterward, they removed their outer clothes to reveal bathing suits worn underneath. Both Tess and Jaclyn wore bikinis;