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challenging her to respond.
    She lifted her hips to welcome him. They moved together in a gentle rhythm until she instinctively picked up his rhythm as he thrust harder and faster.
    For long moments, Nick didn’t remove his eyes from hers, until finally Lissy closed her eyes as wave after wave of pleasure overtook her. She pulsed with release and Nick shuddered with a harsh groan of satisfaction, and buried his face in her wild hair.
    Nick lifted his head and smiled at her, the sexy laugh lines crinkling around his eyes. Lissy caught her breath.
    He rolled off and kept her in his arms.
    “No regrets, Lissy?” His lips touched hers gently.
    “No regrets,” she replied softly.
    She closed her eyes and let herself drift off to sleep.
    No regrets .

Chapter Four
    The faint light of dawn helped Nick search for his clothes that were scattered around the room. Lissy murmured in her sleep. He moved to the side of the bed, and stood quietly looking down at her. A tangle of red-gold curls spread across the white lace pillowcase and her face was perfectly serene. If he was to catch his flight, he had to hurry and he was torn between reaching down and kissing those inviting lips one more time, or leaving quietly.
    Love and leave ‘em mate, time to move on.
    But his conscience pricked him and he looked for a pen to leave her a brief note.
    What do I say? Thanks for the sex, it was great. Have a good life?
    Running his hand through his hair, he glanced down at his watch and realized if he didn’t hurry he would miss his flight. He took one last look at the beautiful woman curled in the king-size bed and moved quietly to the door. Locking it behind him, he stepped out into the early morning.
    The resort was already waking for the day and the gardeners were sweeping the fallen blooms from the paths. Nick said a brief good morning to a worker who was trimming the tree between their cabins. He glared at the workman as he noticed the knowing look on his face.
    God knows, he was feeling bad enough about leaving without anyone else being judgmental.
    In his own room, Nick had a quick shower and threw his casual clothes into his backpack, grimacing as he pulled out trousers and a long-sleeved shirt. He was not looking forward to leaving the tropics. Tossing his bag over his shoulder, he let himself out of his room with one last regretful look at Lissy’s cabin, half-hoping she would be standing at the door so he could say good-bye.
    Half an hour later, Nick had checked into the airport on Hamilton Island and was waiting for his flight to board.
    He pulled his cell phone from his pocket and dialed, shaking his head in amusement as the cheery voice of his brother answered, even though it was only six a.m.
    “Hey, bro,” Nick greeted his older brother.
    “What’s wrong?”
    Nick smiled. Tomas was the staid one of the three brothers and took life very seriously.
    “Something must be wrong. One, you never call, and two, it’s hours before you usually get up.”
    “Nothing’s wrong. I just called to say I’m thinking about delaying my trip home until Sunday night.” Where the hell did that come from? thought Nick.
    “Well, mate, you can’t,” said his brother. “There’s a big barbeque to welcome you home on Saturday and Mama would have your guts for garters if you didn’t show.” Tomas sighed down the phone. “I know you, Nick. There’s a woman involved.”
    Nick laughed bitterly. “Yep, bro. You know me, can’t all be perfect like you. Always a woman. Forget it, I’ll be there. I can’t upset Mama.”
    “It’s been two years this time, Nick. The whole family is coming and Mama has been running around like a girl all week. Don’t let her down.”
    “Okay, I’ll see you Saturday. Tell Mama I’m picking my bike up in Sydney and I’ll be there about six.”
    “Be careful on that highway. And Nick, I have a surprise for you. I’ve met someone, and I’m hoping she will come to the barbeque. Look, I have to go or