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    It shouldn't have been such a big deal, but Kehau's stomach was doing back flips . “What the hell is wrong with me?” she wondered aloud . “It’s just a guy coming over for breakfast.”
    The knock at the door startled her, making her jump.
    "I'll get it!" s he yelled, hoping it was her rescuer from earlier as she opened the door. He filled the doorway, broad as he was .
    "Howdy , " Jax spoke in that solid, louder than-normal voice.
    "Come on in . We normally like to make breakfast," Kehau told Jax as they walked through the house, "then eat in the hot tub and relax for a while."
    "Sounds outstanding."
    "Do you need to change at all?" Pua asked as the pair entered the kitchen.
    "If that's alright."
    "Of course!" s he said brightly . "Bathroom's over there by the outdoor grill . Go ahead and hop in after you change . We'll join you shortly."
    "Thanks" he said, then strode outside.
    Kehau had completely forgotten about their guest, busy as she was, until Carli let out a gasp .
    Jax was back . In these tiny olive green shorts that might as well have been underwear . Without the sweater on that he had worn earlier , she found herself correct in her thoughts of his physique. The thick, dense muscle that covered him reminded her of a major Samoan wrestler and actor who had been the center of her fantasies since she was a teenager.
    He was heavily tattooed, his arms, back, chest , and portions of his shoulders were covered with a myriad of designs . Prominent were the designs on his forearms. From several feet away, she could clearly see the words “STRENGTH” and “HONOR” on his left forearm. When he turned, she saw the “COURAGE” and “DISCIPLINE” written into the right side.
    That seems to fit him so well. I wonder where he got the idea from? The thought scampered through her mind right then: wouldn't it be fun to trace those designs on his chest with my lips ? Kehau shook herself . Oh G od ! Where did that come from ?
    Looking at Carli and Pua, Kehau saw they too seemed just as distracted . Jax sank into the water without a word then leaned back and closed his eyes, utterly oblivious to all of the attention he was receiving . All three women sighed for a moment . This man was something else .
    "Well you certainly know how to pick your knight in shining armor , girly , ” Carli announced enviously.
    The warm frothing water felt good on his sore back, causing Jax to breathe a sigh of contentment and close his eyes . Good workout, good fight, and now homemade breakfast ? In a hot tub ? There wasn't any way you could make this day better !
    "Save any room for us?" a sweetly feminine voice declared . He opened his eyes and looked up to see all three women in swimsuits and tank tops , holding plates and drinks . Scratch that, now it's perfect . He smiled and sat up.
    "Hop on in, the water's warm , " he replied cheerfully.
    While the three women got in, he eyed the heaping plates of food. Loco moco, rice, portagee sausage, gravy over everything, and fresh pineapple . Definitely ain't eating from a chow hall . He shook his head and snorted at that memory.
    "Is something wrong?"
    He looked over to see the woman he'd rescued earlier , looking back, her wide green eyes framed with long dark lashes . Must not stare . Must not stare ! giving himself an inner kick.
    "No, I was just thinking how nice it is to be eating with island girls instead of mainland wahines."
    All three laughed at once . "So you mean you don't like a granola for breakfast every day?"
    "Sister, does this body look like granola built it?"
    "More like you stole the pigs from the luau , " Pua said jokingly .
    She had brilliant red hai r, a vibrant hue , with an elfin build . Cute for a night, but not my type . I'd probably break her in half if I wasn't careful, Jax decided right then as he barked out a laugh, even if it was directed against him. Good thing Islanders appreciated wit. "Very nice." He dug into the food on his plate, devouring