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we came in.”
    Smiling at him, she nodded. “Sure, let’s head over to the kiosk now.” They strolled hand in hand, basking in the hot day.
    Kylie enjoyed her time so much she had stopped noticing all the women who eyed Markus, though her annoyance came back when the two ladies at the small kiosk practically fought to serve him.
    He didn’t seem to notice, turning to grin at her. “ Omorphoula , what do you want?”
    She had no idea what he’d called her, but it sounded good. Reaching for her wallet, she ordered a chicken sandwich, and as the girl behind the counter went to take her money, Markus frowned and grabbed her hand.
    “I’m paying. Don’t take her money.” He shoved a fifty-dollar bill at the lady, adding that he would have the same.
    A giggle slipped from Kylie’s lips as the woman behind the counter glared at her with pure envy. He got their food, pulled her close with a fake growl, and pretended to be mad.
    “What are you giggling about?”
    “You. Surely you’re not that oblivious to the women constantly checking you out. I also noticed that, when you’re annoyed, your accent becomes really thick, making you harder to resist.”
    She let out a groan as she realized what she’d just said. Maneuvering herself out of his arms, she rushed to a table. She’d started to sit when Markus spun her to face him. He dropped the food bag on the table, placed his mouth over hers, and their tongues met. When he’d finished kissing her, he pulled slightly away, resting his forehead against hers.
    “Stop running from me.”
    His mouth feathered over hers, and his hands crept down her back where he gripped her butt and moved her closer to him. Kylie let her tongue slip out so she could trace his lips, and Markus’ tongue slipped out to meet hers. His taste filled her mouth. Wrapping her arms around him, she held him close until they heard an announcement over the speaker. “The snakes and spiders show will start in half an hour.”
    Remembering where she was, she sighed and pulled away. “Come on. Let’s eat our lunch so we can go see the show.”
    He gave her a strained smile, muttering something in his own language before taking a seat.
    “I think I’m going to have to learn Greek.”
    * * * *
    Markus wondered if blue balls was a real condition because, if so, he was definitely suffering from it now. He watched as the cause of his pain finished the last bite of her sandwich and stood up, and he smiled as she held out her hand. It seemed his plan was working as she was reaching for his touch.
    “Are you coming? I’m a slow walker, and we’ve got just over five minutes to get to the show.”
    Holding hands, they arrived just in time. Once the show was finished, they visited the spider and snake exhibit, seeing many of the poisonous spiders and snakes that were talked about in the show.
    He turned to Kylie as they walked to the exit. “Australia has so many deadly animals. After seeing that show, I will definitely be checking my shoes before I put my feet in them. I also think I will skip my bushwalks I’ve been doing in the afternoon. The redback spiders worry me, as the other day I killed one and didn’t even know that it was deadly poisonous.” He shook his head. “Here I was thinking this would be a nice, safe place to live.”
    Kylie paused at his car and grinned over at him as she stood by the passenger door. “I wouldn’t go to that extreme, and if you’re scared, I’ll come on your afternoon walks in the bush to protect you.”
    He unlocked the car and got in. She followed, and as they sat in the car, she reached over and held his hand, giggling. “How about we stop at your house before you drop me at mine, and I can check your shoes for spiders and your bed for snakes.” She patted his hand. “Don’t worry. I’ll protect you. It’s okay to be scared.”
    Markus shot her a glare and sat up taller in the car seat, straightening his shoulders. “I said worried, not scared.”
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