ed like forever. It took that long for the laughter to stop and something else

cean and blinked fast at the waves.

estion in a low voice that sounded

what was he pro

mona

tely wrong to assume

nds. In addition to their stunning appearance, they also had considerable skill

s peeling out, and car rolling backwards dow

handing me the cup from his

y opinion. To express my disapproval, I pursed my lips. "Ugh. I

e stairs. As much as I wanted to, I had to go. As Dr.Jonso

s warm, but the wind made it seem cold. After becoming completely soaked,

a towel out, he

, and David stole

ook his head and mumbled something under his breath. Thir

I went in there, I would hav

nsider others' nee

idea how to respond. I pushed my lips together,

ed to be trying to say something more but was rest

g else?" It was almost as though he was hoping I'd strike

to mutter,

"Okay. Let's go

pened. The guy had surgical training. He exuded assurance and never looked rattled by tense situations.

on's what do you make of it? Ho

y back inside to the warmth of my abode. The huge television was on and the

n't seem to be p

him. The way his torso was angled and the snugness of his t-shirt highlighted his muscular physique. His pants

mean, I couldn't exactly go to him for guidance on what I should do right now, could I? I

ed as I set down my phone next to my pile of laundry. I didn't know what to do. Let

of knuckles hitti

reased and I becam

ehind the closed door, Dr. Johnson's

re, that had been by the pool, and I hadn't even begun the process of changing. I knew it was silly, but as I