CHAPTER NINETY NINE - THE FINAL GAMBLE

He kissed her neck, his teeth grazing her skin gently as he explored the sensitive spots that made her shiver. Her own hands were not idle, roaming his back, his shoulders, his arms, feeling the strength and power that she had always admired in him. Their bodies moved in sync with the rhythm of the sea, each wave seemingly pushing them closer together. Max's kisses grew more insistent, his hands more possessive, as he sought to claim every inch of her. Ava arched her back, her nails digging into the sheets as Max's touch sent waves of pleasure crashing over her. Their breaths mingled, hot and ragged, as they approached the peak of their passion. With a final, desperate kiss, Max entered her, the sensation making Ava cry out. Their eyes remained locked, the intensity of their union reflected in their gazes. Their movements grew faster, more powerful, as they raced toward the crescendo that had been building for so long. Ava's legs wrapped around Max's waist, her heels digging in