Free The Rules In Paradise (Playing By The Rules) by Lindsey Woods

coming down the line. He was leaned back, acting cool as can be as he brushed his wet hair back with his hand. He came to an even smoother stop and stood next to me. This platform was smaller than the last and I felt much too close to him.
                  "You seem to have gotten a little wet on that one. Did that surprise you?" He asked as he smiled and unhooked me from the line.
                  "Very much so. I hadn't anticipated that." I hardly got the words out as I was so focused on the soaking wet man in front of me. His T-Shirt clung to him deliciously and his now wet, messy hair was unbelievably hot. I was suddenly very aware that my shirt was sticking to me just as much as his shirt was sticking to him. I pulled it away from my skin as he worked on his own harness.
                  Cole came close to me and brushed some of my hair back.
                  "You look stunning evenly freshly drenched. Please don't fret about it." His voice was soft and extremely enchanting. I felt my body melt into a puddle at his feet. "Come on, there is much more." He said as he took my hand and we walked to the next platform.

                  Hours later we had walked miles of trail and rode even more miles of zipline. The last line took us back to the area of the cabin. Once Cole had unhooked himself and me, we walked back to the cabin, both of us chattering excitedly.
                  "From the looks of things the lady has much enjoyed herself, Mr. Cooper." Alexander walked from the cabin towards us, smiling.
                  "I did, very much so. I loved it, thank you." I was so excited and full of adrenaline I could barely breathe.
                  "Alexander we'd love some water if you don't mind. I left a few in your refrigerator." Cole spoke kindly but with authority.
                  "Yes sir, right away." Alexander turned back toward the cabin.
                  "Did you enjoy yourself Olivia?" Cole's intense gaze was upon me as he began to unhook my harness. His deft fingers untied the knots and loosened all the connections.
                  "I did. I mean it when I say thank-you. It was absolutely amazing. I've never done anything like it. I appreciate it Cole." I smiled at him and fondness washed over me. He was gorgeous, and intense and I had grown to appreciate both of those things. His fingers and hands brushed against my hips and lower stomach and I felt utterly entranced by his closeness, his hands and his eyes.
                  "You have really beautiful eyes, you know that?" I said. His eyes softened and the skin around them crinkled slightly as he gave a shy smile.
                  "Ditto Olivia." His words were barely a breath.
                  The electricity was palpable between us. I felt like the world around us didn't exist. Here it was just Cole and I in damp clothes, standing close enough to feel each other's breath. I didn't know exactly what I wanted but I wanted more contact in some way. The little space between us was too much. His eyes fluttered between my own and my face and lips. His eyelids hung low, his eyes almost obscured by his long eyelashes. I felt like at any moment we might explode from the cataclysmic amount of electricity flowing.
                  "I want..."
                  "Mr. Cooper, some waters for you and Miss. Olivia." Alexander was standing near us, offering us some drinks. He had cut off whatever Cole was planning to say. My body screamed in frustration as Cole pulled away and acknowledged Alexander and took the waters. He smiled his gratitude and handed them both to me.
                  "Hold that please while I finish your harness." His fingers finished unlatching everything quickly this time and I stepped out of it. Even more quickly he had gotten his own off and handed both of them to