The Exiled Jeweler: a contemporary romance novel (The Rosa Legacy Book 2) by Susie Warren
Authors: Susie Warren
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hand to pull her up. “Let’s swim before it gets too late.”
She laughed at the coolness of the water when they slowly waded out. Everything about her fascinated him. The way she moved, how hard she tried to save Berceto, the way her mind worked. His eyes were drawn to her and he found that it was impossible to think about anything else. He had been neglecting his other business interests since her arrival a few weeks ago. He needed that to change. He had no interest in allowing anyone to have that much power over him.
He blocked her out as he dove into deeper water and sought to release some of the tension from his body. He occasionally looked over at her as he swam back and forth and noticed she kept up with him.
After several laps, his energy was spent and he floated for a few minutes. Emilia ended as well and waded back to shore. When he came back, she had already toweled off and wrapped a thick blue towel around her body.
“You must be starving. The staff provided a lunch for us.”
“I am. It’s getting late.” She smiled up at him and his body tightened.
He dried off and set out a small feast for them. Handing her a bottle of chilled water, his hand accidently grazed her thigh.
Emilia enjoyed the swim and relaxed while she consumed marinated shrimp, salad, and roasted eggplant. Alex devoured his food, and his mind seemed to be on something else. The beach was deserted. Watching the yacht on the horizon, she realized she was fortunate to have this day.
“Do you come here often?” She ripped off a small chunk of bread and dipped it in olive oil.
He had finished eating and was stretched along the blanket watching her. “I’ve never been to this area. Many of these rocky beaches are more accessible from the ocean then from inland. I brought the yacht to California for a few gatherings, but it’s typically in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean.”
She looked out at the horizon. “California is breathtaking. I’m just beginning to realize how much I’ve missed being here.”
He laughed. “California can be overcrowded and lacking in privacy.”
Packing up the food and towels, she was careful not to inadvertently touch him. She instinctively knew that one touch would be enough to start a firestorm.
“I haven’t had to worry much about privacy. With one exception of course.”
She met his gaze and he merely said, “There is that. I’ll call the yacht.”
The dinghy came as close as possible to shore and shut off the motor. She waded out and the male crewmember helped her in. Alex took control of the small motor and guided them back to the yacht.
Back on board, Emilia took a shower in one of the private suites. The shower was compact but well designed and she found herself singing as she used body soap to remove the salt from her skin.
Pulling out a white sundress and a bra and panties from her bag, she dressed for the trip back. Finding Alex on deck, she was relieved to see him fully clothed. It allowed her to erect more of a barrier.
He was standing, leaning against the railing with his arms folded over his chest.
“You have something on your mind.”
“I was wondering if you told your family yet?yet.”
She shook her head. It had been a lovely day and she didn’t want an argument to create more tension between them.
“Emilia, I’m not going to change my mind. Either you can share that piece of news with them or I will.”
He was being unfair. She planned on telling her parents, but the situation hadn’t presented itself yet.
“I’ve been waiting for the right time.”
The sun was beginning to set on the horizon and as he looked out, he created a gaping wide trench between them, but he wasn’t going to sneak around and not be completely honest with her family.
He wanted to pull her into his arms but she needed to reveal the truth to her family. Her father and uncle would be spitting mad that he put her in that position but better to deal with the issue honestly
She laughed at the coolness of the water when they slowly waded out. Everything about her fascinated him. The way she moved, how hard she tried to save Berceto, the way her mind worked. His eyes were drawn to her and he found that it was impossible to think about anything else. He had been neglecting his other business interests since her arrival a few weeks ago. He needed that to change. He had no interest in allowing anyone to have that much power over him.
He blocked her out as he dove into deeper water and sought to release some of the tension from his body. He occasionally looked over at her as he swam back and forth and noticed she kept up with him.
After several laps, his energy was spent and he floated for a few minutes. Emilia ended as well and waded back to shore. When he came back, she had already toweled off and wrapped a thick blue towel around her body.
“You must be starving. The staff provided a lunch for us.”
“I am. It’s getting late.” She smiled up at him and his body tightened.
He dried off and set out a small feast for them. Handing her a bottle of chilled water, his hand accidently grazed her thigh.
Emilia enjoyed the swim and relaxed while she consumed marinated shrimp, salad, and roasted eggplant. Alex devoured his food, and his mind seemed to be on something else. The beach was deserted. Watching the yacht on the horizon, she realized she was fortunate to have this day.
“Do you come here often?” She ripped off a small chunk of bread and dipped it in olive oil.
He had finished eating and was stretched along the blanket watching her. “I’ve never been to this area. Many of these rocky beaches are more accessible from the ocean then from inland. I brought the yacht to California for a few gatherings, but it’s typically in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean.”
She looked out at the horizon. “California is breathtaking. I’m just beginning to realize how much I’ve missed being here.”
He laughed. “California can be overcrowded and lacking in privacy.”
Packing up the food and towels, she was careful not to inadvertently touch him. She instinctively knew that one touch would be enough to start a firestorm.
“I haven’t had to worry much about privacy. With one exception of course.”
She met his gaze and he merely said, “There is that. I’ll call the yacht.”
The dinghy came as close as possible to shore and shut off the motor. She waded out and the male crewmember helped her in. Alex took control of the small motor and guided them back to the yacht.
Back on board, Emilia took a shower in one of the private suites. The shower was compact but well designed and she found herself singing as she used body soap to remove the salt from her skin.
Pulling out a white sundress and a bra and panties from her bag, she dressed for the trip back. Finding Alex on deck, she was relieved to see him fully clothed. It allowed her to erect more of a barrier.
He was standing, leaning against the railing with his arms folded over his chest.
“You have something on your mind.”
“I was wondering if you told your family yet?yet.”
She shook her head. It had been a lovely day and she didn’t want an argument to create more tension between them.
“Emilia, I’m not going to change my mind. Either you can share that piece of news with them or I will.”
He was being unfair. She planned on telling her parents, but the situation hadn’t presented itself yet.
“I’ve been waiting for the right time.”
The sun was beginning to set on the horizon and as he looked out, he created a gaping wide trench between them, but he wasn’t going to sneak around and not be completely honest with her family.
He wanted to pull her into his arms but she needed to reveal the truth to her family. Her father and uncle would be spitting mad that he put her in that position but better to deal with the issue honestly
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