Chapter 159

Henry Smith only paused for a beat before flashing a wicked grin and pinching my waist. “Look at you, bossing me around 24/7. You want crab? I’ll give you lollipop instead—how’s that sound?” The sly meaning behind his words hit instantly. Burning up, I whacked him on the chest. “Shut up!” He just laughed, shameless as ever. “No rush. We’ve got time. I’ll make sure you’re more than satisfied.” “Say another word and I’ll toss you to the fish!” I threatened, puffing up like I meant it. “Oh? Let’s see who they’d rather munch on, you or me.” Without any warning, he yanked me close, scooped me up, and made a beeline straight toward the shore like he’d actually do it. Facing away from the ocean, I couldn’t see the waves, but the roar of the surf and the wind splashing water up my back was enough—cold water soaking my butt was *not* part of the plan! With the sea breeze like that, one slip into the water and I’m either catching a nasty cold or freezing down to my soul. “No, no, okay! I was wro