Nick's POV
I knew it the moment her eyes widened... she liked it—three pearls I found hidden inside the huge oysters. One black, one deep blue, and one a shade lighter. Rare. Almost unreal.
Her breath hitched when she saw them. That spark in her gaze when she saw the pearls, the way her fingers lingered on it…
She smiled, eyes locked on the shimmering pearls like they were treasure, and maybe to her, they were.
'I'll find more tomorrow,' I told myself.
"Shall we head back to the cave?" I asked, lifting the heavy bag of oysters and mussels.
"Here, look—"
I stopped mid-sentence. I froze.
"Thank you!" She kissed me on he lips. Just like that, soft, quick, unexpected, before she threw her arms around me, hugged me tight, and whispered, "I love it," before turning on her heel and walking away.
My heart was racing like I'd just survived a storm.
She has no idea what that kiss just did to me.
