I turned slowly, taking in his half-drenched face, the lashes clumped by water. Inwardly I cursed the effortless beauty apparently reserved for creatures like him.
“What do you mean you lost? You were the one who jumped in first!” I snapped.
“A noble sacrifice,” Hugo said, hand to chest in melodramatic fashion. “I knew you couldn’t resist the lure of this pool for long, so I surrendered for love.”
I rolled my eyes. “What sappy romance did you study this morning?”
He chuckled and pivoted me to face him. “Since I lost, I get a kiss, right?”
“Isn’t it the other way around? The loser gives the kiss.”
He pretended to ponder, then nodded. “Very well… I’ll give you a kiss.”
Before I could dodge or slap him. Hugo brushed a quick, soft kiss on the tip of my nose. Far too sweet to refuse.
“That’s a violation,” I muttered, narrowing my eyes.
“A violation?” He gave me a sly, strategic smile. “Where exactly were you hoping I’d kiss you?”
I jabbed toward his stomach, but before my fingers reached h
