For 24-year-old tennis player Naya Morgan, all that glittered certainly wasn't gold. In her relentless pursuit of victory, she had strayed far from the joy of simply playing the game she loved.
Naya's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses p...
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The excitement of flying to Brazil later that day had Naya up before the sun. Barely a fork was out of place in Jude's house, but still, she found herself cleaning up the very little mess there was as he slept peacefully in his bed.
Their bags were already packed and waiting in the entryway of his house, and he had received a text the night before confirming his private jet was fueled and ready to go.
Naya couldn't contain her excitement as she double-checked their passports and travel documents. Everything was in order, and she couldn't wait to explore the vibrant streets of Brazil with Jude. The thought of sipping caipirinhas on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro filled her with a sense of wanderlust.
When he asked if she wanted to join him after being invited to the country by a few of his teammates who were indigenous to Brazil, she said yes without hesitation.
Naya was so caught up in her thoughts of their vacation, she failed to notice Jude behind her. One hand pushed into his shorts as the other rubbed his tired eyes, still heavy with sleep.
He let out a soft chuckle, causing Naya to jump in surprise. "Good morning," she smiled, turning around to face him.
Jude grinned back, his eyes filled with warmth. "Good morning, did you sleep okay?" he asked, taking her hand and pulling her into him.
Naya nodded, her eyes closing as she inhaled his warm masculine scent, melting into his embrace as she pressed a kiss to his chest.
Jude's arms wrapped around her, pulling her closer as he leaned down to kiss the top of her head and then the tip of her nose before his lips found hers.
Their kiss was gentle yet filled with a passion that they both felt deep within. Naya's heart raced with excitement, knowing that this trip to Brazil was going to be an unforgettable adventure with Jude.
As they pulled away, Jude looked into Naya's eyes, his gaze filled with adoration as he ran the pad of his thumb across her bottom lip.
"Come in the shower with me," he said as he smirked mischievously. Naya's cheeks flushed pink, but she couldn't help but laugh at his playful suggestion.
"You're insatiable," she teased, giving him a playful nudge before following behind him as he led her out of the kitchen.
"You should take it as a compliment that I always want you," Jude said with a wink, making Naya giggle as he pulled her body in front of his, his lips finding the curve of her neck as he led her from behind.
Naya's laughter filled the air as she playfully pushed Jude away. "Save some of that energy for later, we have a long flight ahead," she said with a grin, enjoying their playful banter.
Jude chuckled, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "I'll save it for when we land in Brazil," he replied, pressing his length against her back as they made their way towards the bathroom.
