Chapter 99

“What is it?” My stomach twisted as it hadn’t in quite some time.

“I bloody burned dinner.”

Was that all? Much as I wanted to, I wouldn’t let myself laugh. I tipped up his chin and brushed a kiss over his lips. “I’ll be ready in a jiffy.” 27

David Knight

I angled the Josieinto the bottleneck opening to the Lagoon of Dreams, and let her chug through the still waters. I felt sick, and I knew this was going to be the hardest thing I had ever done.

David! I expected you back hours ago. My lover appeared over the side of the boat.

Would picking a quarrel work? I shook my head. I wouldn’t be able to sustain any decent level of indignation. “Uh…it took me some time to get used to the Josie’s controls.” I ignored his frown, a fearsome expression for those who didn’t know him better.

He, in turn, ignored my excuse. Are you going to tell me what you did?

I kept a tight lid on my thoughts. “I don’t know what you mean, Ric.”

David