“I’d love that,” she answered with a smile before accepting his kiss. She enjoyed the moment, closing her eyes and returning the kiss with passion. With the kids doing their own thing elsewhere, she let herself go just a bit. For that moment, Erik was in total control. When he finally stopped, she just looked into his eyes for a moment and then softly smiled. Her heart pounded hard against the back of her sternum and it felt wonder.
Finally, they both came up for air and arm in arm, they went to enjoy the cruise as together they looked at passing islands.
“This is so beautiful, Erik. I never grow tired of this.”
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