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waist, entwining the other in her curls as he guided her head to rest on his chest.
    His clean male scent intoxicated her. Turning to face him, she felt dizzy as her cheek brushed against his chest. It took her a moment to remember what she needed to say.
    “I may have given you the wrong impression,” she said quietly. “But I have a rule, and I don’t do this.”
    “Do what? What rule?” he asked, smoothing her hair behind her ear.
    “I don’t get romantically involved with Greeks on my summer vacation. I never have, and I don’t plan on becoming a notch in someone’s belt this year.”
    “You could never be a simple notch in anyone’s belt, especially not my belt.” His lyrical voice almost lulled her nerves to a gentle hum. “Just relax, koukla mou, and enjoy the sunset. I promise I won’t do anything you don’t want.”
    That was the problem. She wanted to lose control with him, to let her sensible, responsible side take a break so she could join the party.
    She laid her head back against his sculpted chest in silent turmoil. They watched the concert the sun put on for them, and she felt him relax against her.
    Red and orange flames danced across the sky in harmony with the large ball of fire. As the ball touched the water’s edge, the flames began to sizzle and the sky took on a magenta hue. When the sun dipped beneath the horizon for the night, the smoldering embers continued to float about the dark blue sky.
    “This is surreal. It feels like we are suspended in time,” she said.
    A groan came from low in Alexandros’ throat. “It means we can leave everything behind and begin again tomorrow. We can choose to start fresh, or we can build on what we have. I want to begin something new.” With his fingers, he lifted her face to his and grinned. “Do you really think I’m smart and handsome, as you said earlier?”
    “I said that?” Her ears rang in alarm.
    “Yes, you did. You said you had two really smart and handsome brothers, just like Costa and me.”
    She made a quick decision. “Yes, you are.”
    His strong-bronzed thumb lifted her chin to him. She could feel his breath on her lips.
    “In that case, you should finish kissing me.”
    “Finish? I never kissed you.” Her tongue flicked nervously on her upper lip as he dropped his gaze to her mouth.
    “You certainly did, right before you slept in my bed.” He was playing with words, she knew it, but a tingle traveled up her spine nonetheless.
    “You kissed me.”
    “So don’t you think it would be rude if you didn’t kiss me back?”
    When she didn’t respond, he lowered his mouth to hers. Her lips parted in acceptance, taking him in. His tongue traced every corner of her mouth like a boy enjoying his ice cream, stirring heat deep within her core. Passionate lips traveled down her neck.
    For all it was worth, time stopped and she was suspended in this beautiful scene. Alexandros locked his arms tightly around her, lay back and pulled her onto him. He took her face in his hands, and placed a slow kiss on each eyelid. Kissing her nose, the dimple on her chin, he covered every inch of her face before his lips caressed the sensitive spot behind her ear.
    She heard a wave crash on the surf. Her mind cleared for a single moment, and she pulled away.
    “No, I will not be a notch in your belt.”
    He stopped and looked at her closely. His eyes narrowed, and she wanted to shrink into her skin. He would think she was a tease. Why did she even come here with him?
    “What do you mean?” he asked. A tear escaped her eyes and dropped on his cheek. “Don’t cry, agape mou , no tears. I will not hurt you. You can’t possibly think I would?”
    “I believe you don’t want to intentionally hurt me, but you could.”
    “I know good things are worth waiting for.” He held her close, stroking her hair in slow, gentle motions. “I don’t want you to be scared to be with me, I want you to be happy and proud of being with me. We will take this