Chapter 136 - One Hundred And Thirty-six : Give In To Temptation (2/2)

”How is this possible?! ” Maya exclaimed.

The pure spring water was hidden in the meadow and was so blueish green that one could forget to breathe while staring at it, so beautiful.

Then out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Eden begin to take off his clothes, her hands flying to her face.

”What are you doing? ”

”What do you think I'm doing? Do you think I came here to just admire the wonders of nature?” He said while undressing till he was in nothing but his shorts.

”If you can swim, there is no harm in taking a dip. After such a long walk, the feel of the cool water on your skin would be rejuvenating ” He persuaded her.

”I didn't come with any swimming clothes, ” Maya excused herself.

But his eyes rove over her body in a way that made her uncomfortable, her hands across her chest protectively, ”What are you thinking, pervert? ”

”Just come in your undies, you're not the only female here ” He tipped his head to the side indicating a few villagers swimming on the other side of the spring.

No way, getting into that water with him was a bad idea.

”But I can't go home wet,” Maya protested, happy to know she had something tangible to evade him.

”We have clothes in the car, remember? ” Eden's knowing smile told her he knew her plans.

Shit! she fell into his trap, Maya realized late.No wonder he was into buying them clothes without checking the price tags; he already planned everything.

”The kids! ” Maya remembered,” Someone has to look out for them, they can't - ”

She was still saying when Anabelle and Pedro jumped into the water with a delighted shrill.

Oh, they could swim.

”You were saying? ” The smug smirk on his face irked her.

”I can't - ”

”Are you going to tell me you can't swim? You who grew up in the countryside? ”

So annoying, she has run out of excuses.

”Don't tell me you're chickening out?”

”I'm not chickening out! ”

”Then what? ” His eyes expressed mischievous mirth as he asked, ”Don't tell me you're shy to strip in front of me? ”

Her face flushed, ”W-what shy? I'm not shy! ”

Eden drew closer, bent towards her ears, and whispered, ”You don't need to be shy about anything, love. I've already seen you naked, remember?”

Her blush deepened, how could she forget that embarrassing bathtub incident; he thought she committed suicide.

Incited to prove she wasn't a chicken, Lia took off her jacket faster than Eden's eyes could capture, then peeled her dress from over her head till she was in nothing in her matching blue undies.

”Like what you see? ” She winked at the stunned Eden and got into the water.

Eden blinked while his heart went to his chest, why was it slamming hard against his chest? Gosh, it must be his body's natural attraction to a half-naked woman.

Eden was right, the water was cool against her skin and she liked it.

”Maya! ” She heard Annabelle scream her name and turned around only to have water splashed at her face.

Anabelle giggled, ”Gotcha ”

Maya wiped her face with her hand before splashing the little girl in return which turned into a game as the others joined in too.

They didn't stay in the water for more than thirty minutes since Eden was concerned over his daughter catching a cold.

She was genuinely surprised Eden didn't try any silly move in the water like touching her inappropriately or getting a good feel of her body in the guise of playing - maybe, he wasn't as bad as she thought.

Eden knew how many times he had to drag his eyes off her body or fight his hand from touching her. Yes, he persisted; there's no doubt he was sexually attracted to her, which man wouldn't?.

Eventually, he drove everyone home and the kids who were elated for a day well spent slept off without having dinner.

Eden was in the wine cellar, his hand trailing along the bottom of the wines arrayed on the racks.

The girl might be comfortable around him but she was still cautious. Gladly, she loved wine, so he needed a wine strong enough to loosen her up; make her susceptible to his charms.

It was time to initiate his plan: getting Maya to bed.

The only way he could fully control Maya was to make her unable to escape him, tie her down to him. Once he took her to bed, the guilt wouldn't let her return to Niklaus and the rest of his plan would fall into place.

Maya wouldn't suspect a thing, the wine would be blamed for their passionate night together.

A crooked smile found Eden's lips, he can't wait to get started.