Oceans Apart (Ocean Dreams Book 1) by Emma Fitzgerald Read Free Book Online Page A

just enough so his lips touched her forehead in a sweet kiss. “Surfing business, sweetheart.” Cam smiled. “I need to show you how to enjoy the beach and surf without having to be rescued each time. ‘Cause I may not always be around to save you and I’m also not sure I can let anyone else touch you again,” Cam said cockily while flashing his megawatt grin. His hand lifted and cupped her cheek.
    “Yes, of course.” Annie was getting flustered again but she couldn’t take her eyes off his. She was entranced. Annie needed to collect herself and calm down if she was going to have any chance of enjoying her day with this Aussie Surfing God. “Can I use your bathroom before we go?”
    “Sure thing. Downstairs and on your right. You passed it when we arrived. I’ll meet you down there in five minutes.” He didn’t want to but he let go of her cheek. Annie picked up her bag and headed down the stairs, looking back as she reached the landing, and smiling sweetly at Cam before heading down.
    A loud sigh escaped from Cam’s lips. “Bloody hell,” he said as his hands ran back and forth vigorously through his hair. What the hell was he doing? Cam knew she wasn’t like the girls he usually brought home. She was different. Sweet, innocent, big-hearted. Not the kind of girl he would normally want to have a quick fling with. She was the settling down, complete commitment type of girl. Unfortunately, whatever magic she cast over him, he was falling under her spell and fast.
     

 
    Their day at the beach ‘date’ was nothing short of amazing for Annie. Cam tried to teach her the basics of surfing but Annie just wasn’t coordinated enough. She would slip when she tried to jump up onto the board, and that was while the board was still on the beach. Cam was patient with her and made the whole experience fun. Annie thought he may have gotten irritated with her for not mastering it but he didn’t seem to care about that at all. She was feeling so comfortable around him, which was unlike any other guy she has previously been with. It had been incredible having his hands on her too. Very distracting and possibly the reason why she failed to coordinate herself. Cam didn’t try to kiss her again either. They just enjoyed the sun, sand, surf, and each other’s company.
    After a quick wash down using the beachside showers, Cam and Annie stopped for a late lunch at a nearby coffee shop. Cam led her to a small table at the rear of the shop and pulled out a seat for Annie.
    “Thanks.” Annie smiled, sat down, and wondered, ‘ Is he always such a gentleman? ’
    Cam sat opposite her. “You’re welcome.” He picked up a menu and handed it to her. Annie tried to take it from him but he didn’t let go. She looked up from the menu. He was staring at her. His blue eyes fixed on hers and neither of them was willing to look away. Annie could feel her blood pumping hard, making her heart race. He was affecting her and she liked it.
    Their moment was interrupted by the waitress who had come over to take their order. Annie looked at the waitress, but she only had eyes for Cam. How would she not? He was handsome from every angle but he didn’t act like he knew that he was. Yes, he may have been cheeky at times but never arrogant.
    “What can I get for you?” the waitress asked. It was more than obvious it was directed at Cam, as she had never once looked over to Annie.
    He released the menu to Annie’s hands and turned to the attractive young girl. “A steak sandwich and bottle of water,” Cam said.
    “Sure. Coming right up,” she said with a grin. The waitress had turned to walk to the kitchen when Cam said, “Aren’t you going to wait for my friend’s order?”
    The waitress’s cheeks turned a bright shade of pink as she sheepishly walked back to the table to wait for Annie’s order. “What do you want?” was all she said to Annie.
    “The chicken Caesar salad, please. Oh, and a bottle of water, too.”
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