The drive was quiet as Zach and Thea drove to Zach’s home. Thea was half dozing in the passenger seat as he held her hand, caressing the back of it with his thumb. He squeezed her hand and kissed it, waking her from her daze.
“Are you cold?” Zach asked her.
Thea looked down at the bikini she was still wearing and smiled. She had worn the suit all evening and felt comfortable and confident. She was surprised she was not cold, considering the late hour and the light breeze blowing in off the ocean.
“No, I’m good,” Thea replied.
“Good. We will be there in a few minutes. If you get cold, tell me.”
“I will.”
They slipped back into a comfortable silence for the next few minutes until they arrived at Zach’s home. He eased into the driveway and hopped out of his truck. He took Thea’s bags f
