the Internet with his laptop. He explained that he needed to stay in contact with Tim, Brent, and others from his businesses. He reminded Claire that she only needed to stay in contact with him. Grinning, he promised to help.
She pressed herself against his body and kissed his neck. “I think I can handle it.”
Tony whispered in her ear, “Be careful, Mrs. Rawlings, we may miss our meal.”
Claire smiled. “I believe we have plenty of time for that. Right now, I am hungry!”
Apparently, they could make suggestions to their chefs at any time. Tony and Claire decided that for the next ten days seafood would be the entrée of choice. They both enjoyed trying native dishes. Naiade told them about some activity options. They had unlimited access to a boat with a private captain and could enjoy a ride to watch marine life, island hop, or snorkel. A living barrier reef was nearby. They could also kayak or hike into the jungle.
The dining deck had an amazing view of the ocean, with a wonderful sea breeze. The chefs prepared yellow fin tuna, fresh fruit, organic vegetables, and freshly baked bread. It all smelled and tasted scrumptious.
It was early afternoon locally when they finished their meal and Claire was exhausted. She’d just traveled over eighteen hours, lost an entire day crossing an imaginary line, and gotten married. It was enough to tire anyone. Tony recommended they relax in the outdoor soaking tub which opened to the endless blue sky. Over the next ten days they would discover it was even more enticing under the stars and moon. Tony may have suggested the tub as a place to relax but Claire anticipated he had other plans. The tepid tub water, gentle sea breeze, sound of the waves lapping the beach, and romantic atmosphere combined to help increase Claire’s energy level. Tony understood that they’d been traveling a long time, but to him it wasn’t tiring, it was confining. He wanted to release some of that penned up energy. Appreciating the amorous setting, Claire knew she would’ve been disappointed with anything less.
Tony didn’t disappoint. Soaking in the warm water he sat behind her as she rested against his chest. He began by massaging her shoulders, relieving the tension of the trip. As his hands moved, Claire could feel the energy she’d thought gone begin to build inside of her. His lips found the nape of her neck and ignited goose bumps upon her arms and legs. Between kisses he whispered, “Thank you for being my wife. I love you.”
He held her in his arms and caressed her skin. She in turn stroked his arms. Looking down she saw her rings sparkling under the water. When his hands discovered her breasts, they throbbed in anticipation, causing her nipples to become hard and needy. His hands moved to her stomach and below causing Claire’s energy to return with a vengeance. She couldn’t control herself and turned to face him. Their mouths heatedly nibbled at one another’s as their tongues intermingled. Every action was consensual. Claire wanted him as much as he wanted her.
As the breeze rustled the orchids and surrounding vegetation, he filled her with more than energy. Like on the dance floor they moved together, their bodies became one like their names. The exuberance of his sensuality carried Claire beyond revitalization to ecstasy.
He asked her questions, did she like her honeymoon destination? She did, very much. Was she happy with the way their wedding turned out? She was. It was perfect. Was she happy to be Mrs. Anthony Rawlings? She was. How happy? How pleased? How grateful? Eventually they made their way to the king-sized bed. Even with the ceiling fan and sea breeze they both dripped with moisture.
Before Tony joined his wife in midday slumber, he watched her sleep. She was exhausted, yet she had just gone with him to the other side of heaven. After all of the sex they’d experienced, it was difficult to believe it could get better, but it did. Lying on the bed she emitted warmth and the most amazing scent. He gently moved her hair from her moist shoulders and revealed her sensuous neck and beautiful face. Tenderly he kissed her lips, tasting her sweetness. Even in slumber he saw her smile.
That night they dined on the deck by torchlight, overlooking a magnificent horizon, and watched the sun settle into the ocean. The chefs created an amazing dish from fresh seafood, organic fruits, and vegetables all from