Angelique’s POV:[Late Night | By the River]The bastard I worried for was fine.Hell, Malakai was more than fine—he was smiling like a damn Cheshire cat!The shock of the cold water stole my breath. Damn near freezing my lungs, but I flapped my arms around."You fucker!" Once my head popped up, I shouted.My hair clung to my face like that smile on his lips.Malakai enjoyed it.For some seconds, I tried to convince myself to wait. Wait, and relish the sight of the male smiling.He barely did anything with genuinity, but this was a sight."Did I get you wet, sweetheart?" Malakai teased as he crouched.I swam closer, my palms crawling to his legs.I tilted my head, making sure he caught the glint in my eyes."Correction, we’re both wet!"Immediately, I latched a hand onto his leg, then yanked.Since he knelt on his toes, his balance was compromised, and he spilled in."Ha!"My laughter mingled with the loud splash.Malakai’s head soon burst out, and he didn’t even gasp or try to suck in
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