” She blinked, her mouth opening and closing as if to say something. The quickly deteriorating voice of reason in her head told her she should be in...ensed. Instead, Eve felt her core pulse, delivering an instant gush to wet and prepare her to comply with James' very unorthodox request. James moved then, trailing his fingertips up her arm, across her shoulder. Cupping the nape of Eve's neck, he tugged her to him, avoiding her lips by mere centimeters to trail his mouth across her cheek and to. The people working on them had seemed remote, only pairs of hands that had done nice things. She’d felt refreshed and happy when it was finished and then they’d gone to dinner at a fancy restaurant.The comparison between that and what was happening to her now was laughable. Of course there was no Matt present with her, chatting away, but even if he had been there she wouldn’t have been able to pay any attention to what he was nattering on about. The only thing she could think about was the feel. Why do you think I'm in here?" It wouldn't be anything to do with the beer, then? I suppose it'll have to be my fore-cabin. I could really do without this."Back at the water's edge, I asked Jenni how old she was. Not that the answer would prove anything, of course; but she assured me she would be seventeen in May. "Well," I said, "you can have the fore-cabin for the night. I explained earlier I'm uncomfortable about having a young woman here, in this boat like this. But I really don't want you. After everyone had their five minutes with Ella, it was time to take a break. Nora encouraged her guests to freshen up and have me refill their drinks. She took Ella by the hand, and walked her out to the porch, threatening the women if they so much as take a peek outside. The murmuring and excitement rose with Nora's announcement, as I struggled to meet all the drink requests. I knew that Nora and Ella went outside, but I had no clue what was to come next. To be honest, I was distracted.