Everyone was staring at them and, while, in the lagoon, Eric was used to being the center of attention, there was something nice about being the object of their envy. He was the one with the most beautiful woman in the room in his arms and there was some smugness in his eyes as he leaned closer, smelling sea salt in her hair.
He laughed too, softly against her cheek. "If I do that, then we definitely not get in." He pointed out, his hand heavy at her hip, keeping her snug against his body. "And then I not get to show you off to everyone. So I suppose," He continued with a dramatic sigh. "The sacrifice was necessary."