After showering and changing into my bikini, throwing a floaty dress over the top, I headed to the stables with Jack and Savannah. I’d suggested visiting the lake for a swim, and they’d both thought that it was a good idea. It was another hot day and cooling off in the lake sounded perfect, plus I would get the chance to wear one of my new bikinis. We had decided to ride the horses rather than take the truck, so we saddled them up and had a steady ride out to the lake.
The horses were tied up in the shade once we arrived, and Jack spread out a blanket that he’d brought with him. I flopped down onto my back, using my arm to shade my eyes from the sun.
“So, Lib, how’s it going with lover boy?” Savannah asked me, a smirk on her face.
I laughed. “Very good thanks.”
“Is that it? Is that all I’m getting out of you? I want details girl!” She pouted, sitting down next to me.
“God, I’m going for a swim; I don’t want to hear details of my little sister’s love life!” Jack said with a grimace. He pulled his t-shirt off and waded into the lake. “Bloody hell! It’s freezing!” He shouted.
“Come on then, now Jack’s out of earshot, spill!” Savannah demanded, bouncing on her knees with excitement.
“Mason’s amazing, I’m falling hard for him Sav. It scares me just how quickly I’m falling for him.”
“Well I’m sure Mason feels the same way about you, it’s written all over his face. I can’t believe that bitch Amber, has he spoken to her yet?”
“Yeah, he called her last night and told her to leave us alone. I just hope she listens.”
“I don’t know what he ever saw in her!”
“I’m guessing it was the long blonde hair and the model like body,” I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes.
“Libby you’re gorgeous and an incredible person, you’ve got the whole package, and Mason obviously thinks so too.” She raised her eyebrows at me. “So, is he a good kisser then?”
I shook my head at her and jumped up. “I don’t kiss and tell Savannah,” I told her, laughing. I pulled my dress over my head and threw it at her, running towards the lake.
“Hey!” I heard her shout. “Wait for me!”
I ran into the lake, squealing as the cold water hit my body, Savannah followed me in, squealing even louder. It didn’t take long to get used to the temperature, though, and we spent a while splashing around and talking. Jack had another two days at the ranch, and then he was meeting up with his friends in Austin.
“Brody and I are heading to a bar tonight, are you two coming?” Jack asked, splashing us both with water.
“Jack!” I scolded, splashing him back.
“Lib’s got a date with lover boy,” Savannah told him, smirking at me. “But count me in.”
I stuck my tongue out at her and turned to speak to Jack. “We’re coming here to watch the sunset, I’m sure we could meet up with you later. It will be fun to all hang out before you have to leave. I’ll speak to Mason.” As much as I wanted to spend time with Mason, if Jack was leaving in a couple of days, I wanted to see as much of him as possible. It was likely that after this week it would be a few months before I saw him again.
We spent the next hour or so lying in the sun on the bank of the lake. Jack was telling us where he and his friends were planning on going next, when we heard the hum of an engine in the distance. As we sat up, we saw Mason’s truck come into view.
“It’s lover boy,” Savannah announced. “He’s going to freak when he sees you wearing that bikini.” She wiggled her eyebrows at me.
I rolled my eyes at her, jumping up from the blanket to go and meet him. He stopped the truck and got out, walking over to me, his eyes scanning my body.
“God Lib, you look incredible.” He rubbed his hands up and down my bare arms before pulling me into his chest, his head dropped to my neck where he placed small kisses, making my body shiver in his arms. “I want to take you back to my bed and peel that bikini off you.” He whispered in my ear, his warm breath tickling my skin. His words created a stirring low in my stomach and a tingling between my legs. His mouth found mine and I sagged in his arms, he pulled me closer to him, his hands digging into my hips. As the kiss became more heated, I heard someone clear their throat behind me. I pulled out of the kiss and dropped my head to Mason’s chest, I was so caught up in him I’d forgotten that we weren’t alone and I felt my face flush. I could hear Mason chuckling as he wrapped me in his arms.
“Hey Jack, how you doing?” Mason asked him over my head.
I heard Jack let out a small laugh. “I’m good, although I wish you’d stop kissing my sister in front of me, I don’t need to keep seeing that.”
“Jack!” I exclaimed, turning to face him. Mason wrapped his arms around me from behind and pulled me back against his chest.
“Relax Lib, I’m joking, sort of. It’s obvious that he makes you happy, and with everything you’ve been through you deserve some happiness.”
I smiled gratefully at him and felt Mason tighten his grip on me, pressing his lips to my head. I grabbed Mason’s hand and pulled him towards the blanket. “Can you stay for a while?” I asked, looking over my shoulder at him.
He smiled at me. “I can stay for a bit sweetheart. I’ve got a riding group to lead this afternoon.”