We stare at each other for a beat, both of us disheveled, both of us trying not to laugh and failing.“I’m never looking her in the eye again,” I mutter.“Same.” He steps closer, still shirtless, and pulls me against his chest in a quick, fierce hug. His skin is warm, still damp from sweat and sex. “But… worth it?”I bury my face in his shoulder, muffling a groan. “Shut up.”He chuckles against my hair, hands rubbing slow circles on my back, gentler this time, no wandering south.“Come on,” he says, kissing the top of my head. “Shower. Quick. Then we go pretend we’re normal people on a sunrise hike.”I pull back just enough to look at him. “You think Maria, the tour Maria, will know?” “Let ’em talk,” he says, thumb brushing my lower lip. “At least they’ll know you’re getting properly taken care of.”I swat his chest, but I’m smiling despite myself.“Shower,” I repeat. “Now. Before I die of embarrassment.”He laughs again, full, warm, and scoops me up bridal-style, carrying me toward t
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