Free Inhibition-X by Bobbi Romans Page A

whose nerves Candy had stomped over, as several others joined in the laughter.
    She turned back to her pirate to catch him walking toward the trail that led to the huts. Disappointment clawed at her—he’d chosen to leave. She’d thought they’d been having fun and maybe things more than laughter might occur. Right as she accepted her replacement drink from the courteous and attentive bartender, a movement in her peripheral vision had her turn to see Mr. Pirate point at her, then crook his finger in a motion for her to come.
    And go she did.
    She sipped her sour as she made her way toward him. The closer she got, the more steps away he took, always stopping to make sure she stayed in eyeshot.
    No words were needed to tell her where they headed. She knew the path all too well. She’d taken the same course once before. Of all nights for humidity to settle upon the island, it had to be the night her anxiety was heightened. Strands from the Elvira wig stuck to her cleavage. Her thoughts shot to her taped boobs. Should she remove the tape holding her boobs up to fit the dress now, somehow, or wait and see if the need really came to pass?
    Gah? How do all these girls with all their fake attributes get through the night without one thing or another coming loose or free all together?
    He’d disappeared into the hut, but a pale light came on and illuminated the opened door.
    She paused at the small wooden steps leading inside.
    This was it. Her chance to live her fantasy. She didn’t know him, nor he her. One night of ecstasy she’d never have to regret. Her chance to be wild.
    Now or never.

Chapter Sixteen
    The scent of jasmine hit first, then a blast of welcomed cool air.
    “I wasn’t sure you’d come in,” he said as he adjusted his mask in an almost nervous fashion.
    Her voice would give if she answered, so she stayed quiet and took in his room.
    The entire ceiling was a window to the sky. Since his hut sat far away from the others, no light masked the breathtaking starry night view. Even the back and sidewalls of the hut were floor-to-ceiling glass.
    “Wow. Nice place. You seem to have gotten the penthut.” She laughed as she took in all the lush plants that stood in every available spot.
    “Penthut? Oh, like penthouse. Ah, a lady with a sense of humor. Apparently the place only allows a limited number of visitors at one time? I guess they took pity and gave me the VIP hut.”
    “Well, it’s gorgeous. And all the glass opens everything up. Almost as if you were one with nature.” If anyone was out traipsing around in the jungle behind the hut, they’d be visible to them. The placement of the bed relative to the windows hid nothing.
    The bed, or what she assumed to be, was built into the floor much like she’d seen at the trampoline gym she’d checked out once. Fur covered the top, so she couldn’t tell for sure if in fact the odd bed was truly a bed-oline. On the floor at each of its corners sat posts with straps. Her mouth grew dry even as other areas grew wet.
    She shot back the rest of her drink and sought a place to set the glass the down. Her pirate extended a hand, and without thought she almost stepped back. At the last moment, she realized he only asked for her glass After she handed it over, he disappeared into a small kitchen area.
    Shivers burst across her skin as she sensed him behind her. Her moment had come. Now or never.
    She turned and grabbed his head, pulling his mouth to hers. Color her surprised when he seemed to hold back. Didn’t open to the kiss at first and even placed his hands on her shoulders as if to push her away. Mortified, she nearly stopped and fled, thinking she’d mistaken his invitation to come in and what he’d meant by it. But then she brushed her tongue over the seam of his mouth, and he ignited. The only word that came to mind was ravenous. As if he’d always longed for this. She had to admit, it was far more than she’d imagined a kiss could be. From the moment