Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 235

Nora didn't need to ask exactly what he meant by that. The predatory, hungry look in his eyes—like a wolf ready to devour his prey whole—told her it was absolutely nothing innocent.

"Stop messing around." Pressing her hands against his solid chest, she shoved him away. Her cheeks burned hot as she sat at the edge, dipping her toes in to double-check the temperature before finally sliding all the way into the pool.

The water rose to her waist, the comforting heat wrapping around her from all sides. She pressed her back flat against the wall, her hands locked in a death grip on the ledge. Her knuckles turned white as she went completely rigid.

"Relax." Hudson waded over and positioned himself right in front of her, his large hands settling firmly on her hips. "The water will hold you up. There's no need to tense up."

Taking a deep breath, Nora tentatively let go with one hand. When her body instantly wobbled, she panicked, immediately grabbing the edge again as her heart hammered frantically against her ribs.

"Don't be scared. Just try to float first."

Taking his advice, she cautiously uncurled her fingers and let herself sink back. Just as he promised, her body became buoyant. She kicked her legs a little, surprisingly enjoying the weightless sensation.

"Be careful—" Hudson instinctively reached out to haul her back to safety.

Nora shot him a warning glare. "Don't touch me, I can do this myself."

Hudson crossed his powerful arms over his chest, treading water. A look of utter helplessness mixed with amusement crossed his handsome face, but he stayed just inches away, hovering like a protective shadow.

In that moment, Nora felt like a total natural. She had practically mastered floating on her very first try! She kept paddling her arms, riding high on a wave of pure pride... Wait.

She was drifting away from the edge.

"Hudson... Hudson!" Panic seized her, and she flailed wildly, swallowing a huge gulp of chlorinated water.

In the next second, a massive arm wrapped securely around her.

Her back slammed into a wall of solid muscle. Hudson's arm hooked under her waist, hoisting her effortlessly above the surface.

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