- Thomas really is king? Nessa
looked up from the sand castle that is helping to build tobacco ¬ Tasha. The girl was heading ¬ do turret, using wet sand and water from a plastic bucket that she had found in his closet. It was very clever to take five years and managed to do very high towers and pointed.
-Thomas King called her name, and King signi ¬ king, "said Nessa Chart. But here in the United States ¬ two, we have no kings or queens.
- Is King from another site? "As I am princess of Russia?
"Well, Nessa said diplomatically, perhaps ¬ Beriah ask him, but I think King is only his surname.
"Looks like a king Natasha giggled. It thinks I'm from Mars. I'm going to marry him.
- Who? Zac asked as he sat beside her ba ¬ in the sand.
had just left the sea and the water beading her pes ¬ tains and dripped from his hair. Nessa had never seen him so relaxed.
-Con Thomas Tasha replied quite seriously.
-Con Zac Thomas was thinking. I like him, "he said. But you're a little small for ca ¬ skillet, do not you think?
"Not now, silly," she said, exasperated. When I get older, of course. Zac
tried to hide her smile. "Sure
"He said.
"You can not marry my mom because you are his brother, right? Asked the girl.
"That," said Zac. He lay in the sand, resting on the shoulders. Nessa
tried not to look at how tense the muscles of his arms ¬ the carrying its weight. He tried to look away from his broad shoulders, his powerful chest and your skin smooth and tan. After all, it was not the first time I saw him shirtless. Would have to get used ... "Too bad
Tash said with a sigh. Mom is always looking for someone to marry, and I like you.
Zac's voice was hoarse.
"Thank you, Tash. I like you too.
-Dwayne I did not like, "said little. I was scared, but Mom liked to live at home.
"Maybe when your mom again, can you live near me" said Zac. "You could marry
Nessa," she suggested. ¬ And you move home. And we could live in yours. Nessa
looked up. Zac looked into her eyes, embarrassed. Nessa
-may not want to marry, "he said.
The girl looked up from the castle to look at Nessa with those blue eyes so like Zac.
- Do not you want? He asked.
"Well," she said cautiously. Someday I ¬ gus secretariats marry and have children, but ...
"Yes," said Tasha wants to uncle. It is very pretty and a few sandwiches great. You should ask her to marry you-got up, grabbed his bucket and went down to the water's edge, where he started jumping in the waves.
"Sorry," Zac said with a nervous laugh. Has ... five years, you know. Firmly believes in happy endings.
"It's okay," said Nessa with a smile. And do not worry. Do not promise that I will uphold any Tasha make of you, "shook the sand from his knees and returned to the towel that had spread on the sand. Zac
joined her.
"I'm glad to know," he turned to look at Nessa. His warm gaze slid down her legs, taking in ¬ red bikini and the enormous amount of skin it left the air before landing back in his face. But you're right. You're very pretty and make some sandwiches great.
A Nessa had been accelerated pulse. ¬ How long how do you care so much if a man thought she was pretty or not? When the momentum had gone to cover a wide shirt every time he looked at her with that burning? When he started skipping his heart when he saw her smile? When Zac had crossed the boundary that defined it as something more than just a friend? It had begun
for days, with the first embrace that Zac gave Natasha the patio. He was so gentle with the girl, so be patient ... Nessa had been attracted to him from the beginning, but now that I knew better, that attraction had become more complex. It was much more than just sexual magne ¬ tism, elemental and stark.
was crazy. Nessa knew. Zac was not a man you could imagine happening to the res ¬ in their lives. Was prepared to kill ..., while professional soldier. And if that were not enough, I had lots of anger, frustration and pain that had accumulated before he could face psychological and emotional well regarded. And if that was not enough, was the fact that he drank.
Yes, he promised to stop, but Nessa's experience as a high school teacher had become an expert in the disease of alcoholism. The best way to combat it was not alone ¬ face it in the river, but to seek help. Zac seemed determined to go it alone and often, this attitude ended in failure.
No, if it was ready, pick up your bag at that moment and would run from there.
But instead, put more sunscreen on your face.
-beating in your kitchen to help Natasha to put more soda in the fridge, "he said. And I noticed that you only had one thing stuck in the door. A list.
He looked at her suspiciously.
- And?
I'm not sure, "she added, but ... ¬ nounced that stop me was a list of things that cost you do with an injured leg.
The list included things such as running, jumping, parachute jumping, cycling and stair climbing. Zac
looked at the sea and slightly narrowed eyes, dazzled.
"It's true.
-Forgot to include that you can not play in the Olympic basketball team, so I put it in the end, "she said, trying not to laugh.
He gave a blow that could have passed for a laugh if he had been smiling.
"Very funny. If you had looked more slowly, you would have realized that the word 'go' the ba ¬ at the beginning of the list. The crossed out when I was able to walk. I do the same with the remaining items on the list.
His eyes were the same bright blue sky. Nessa he lay face down and rested his chin in his hands.
"Tell me about that amazing pink sofa," he said. What's it going?
This time, Zac laughed and authentic joy ca ¬ folded wrinkles around your eyes. Tum ¬ bó was with her in the towel and made sure they kept seeing Tasha from where I was.
"Oh, that," he said. Going to be beautiful in my fourth ¬ to be, do not you think? The muddy brown and green ho ¬ rroroso go great with the pink and silver.
Nessa smiled.
"You'll have to re-decorate the house. Maybe with a white carpet and lots of art deco mirrors look good.
"And it would be so typical of me ... "He said gravely.
"No, really," said Nessa. If something can encourage Tasha to meet your standards that is. Today only mentioned five thousand times.
Zac looked at her head resting on one hand.
"Tell me the truth," he said. Have I gone too far? Have I crossed the line between positive reinforcement and blackmail pure and simple?
Nessa shook his head, caught in the deep blue of her eyes.
-You are giving a chance to win something you really want, and learn a lesson im ¬ portant about the need to meet certain standards. That's not blackmail.
"I have the feeling of having taken the lead and be in on land totally unknown acid-recognized ¬ Zac. Nessa
not understand.
- Having A place in mind? Get
-ahead, go first, "he explained, means that you direct the squad. You're the first out ... the first to locate or stepping on a trap or a mine. This work is very intense.
"At least you know that Natasha will not erupt suddenly.
Zac smiled.
- Are you sure?
With that look fun, the softness ¬ Zaba smile his face and hair stirred by the gentle breeze of the ocean, seemed Zac a man who ardently Sheariah ¬ Nessa know. He seemed charming, pleasant, friendly and sinfully handsome.
"You're doing a great job with Tasha," she said. Treat it with great consistency. I know how hard it is to keep the nerves when you disobey. Refrain I've seen, and I know it is not easy. And what of me ¬ dalla ... has been brilliant, he sat down and picked up the mushroom ¬ cami Tasha had taken over the bathing suit. Look, lifted so he could see her, is so proud of his medal, I called the press ¬ t give in to bring it to the beach. If you keep going, just a matter of time remember to meet standards. Zac
was lying on his back and protect eyes from the glare of the sun with one hand while looking at her. He sat and looked effortless Natasha a moment to make sure I was okay. I was crouched in the sand between the towel and water and has made Bia ¬ make another sand castle.
- Am I doing a great job and I'm brilliant? He said with a half smile. It seems you're giving me some positive reinforcement. Natasha
's shirt was wet and Nessa spread it on the cooler to dry in the sun.
"Well ... may be, "he acknowledged with a shy smile. Zac
touched her gently under the chin, lift the head by acetylene ¬ to make her look. Her smile had faded and the delight of his eyes was devel ¬ like, replaced by something entirely different, something hot, dangerous, something that was im ¬ possible to escape.
"I'd like to give it to him otherwise," he said. His voice was little more than a hoarse whisper.
looked at his mouth and again set eyes on Nessa, and she knew it was going to kiss her. Slowly leaned forward to give her time to depart. But Nessa did not budge. I could not. O qui ¬ haps simply would not budge.
I felt sigh when their lips met ¬ rum. His mouth was warm and sweet. He kissed her very tenderly. Patted his lips gently with the len ¬ guide and waited until she opened her mouth to deepen the kiss. But even then, when Nessa was opened to him, kissed her Zac overwhelming tenderness.
That was the sweetest kiss ¬ do Nessa had ever received. Zac
turned away to look into her eyes and she felt her heart hammering. But then he smiled, one of those sidelong smiles, beautiful and perfect, as if he had struck gold at the end of the rainbow. And this time it was she who held out her arms, who surrounded the neck and pressed against him, thrusting his fingers through the incredible softness of her hair while kissing him again.
That kiss was pure fire. Zac not uni ¬ cally touched with his lips pressed against his chest and ran her hands over her bare back, her hair, her arms while playing with his tongue in a kiss of unbridled intensity.
- Zac! Zac! Comes the ice cream truck ¬ two! "I can buy one? Zac Nessa
away and he let go. Zac as excitedly as she breathed, and looked shaken. But Natasha only paid attention to the ice cream truck that had stopped in the parking lot of the beach.
"Please, please, please, please ... "He said as he ran in circles around the towel.
Zac looked up at the end of the beach, where he parked the truck Bia ¬, and then to Nessa. He seemed so stunned and confused as she.
"Hey," he said. Nessa leaned over and said quick ¬ mind, quietly. Can you bring you? I can not. Nessa
"Sure, put on his shirt in a hurry. San ¬ to heaven, his hands trembled. Zac looked. Does it hurt your knee?
He drew from his pocket a five dollar bill and gave a weak smile.
"The truth is that it has nothing to do with my ro ¬ dilla.
She suddenly realized. Felt his cheeks burning.
"Come, Tasha said, and pulled the hair of the neck of the shirt while carrying the girl on the beach.
What was done? Just experienced the sweetest kisses and exciting of his life with a man who had promised to stay away. He got Tasha row next to the ice cream truck ¬ two and tried to decide what should be their next step.
mess with Zac was out. But ah, those kisses ... He closed his eyes. An error, it was said again and again. He had already made a mistake. Continue on this road would be stupid.
Yes, it was true. Zac was a striking mix of sweetness and sensuality. But he was a man ¬ sitaba need to be saved, and she knew she should not ¬ that could overcome save. Joined him she would only sink. Zac himself was only saved from the misery and desperation ¬, and only time would tell whether it would succeed.
would have to be honest with him. Would have insured ¬ sure that I understood. Dazed
called Tasha ice cream and two for Zac and for her. The way back to the towel is made eternal. The sand seemed warmer than before and burned his feet. Tasha returned to his castle of sand ¬ na while ice cream dripped down her chin. Zac
sat on the edge of the towel, EMPA ¬ ticipated, as if he had gone to sea for refreshments ¬ Carse. That was well. She wanted to cool a bit, right?
He gave the ice cream and tried to smile as he sat.
"It occurred to me that we could do something to cool off, but you have me in advance.
Zac looked at her. She had sat as far away as possible from him on the towel. He looked at the ice cream you hand ¬ ISAs.
"I liked the heat that we generate ¬ do," he said calmly.
Nessa shook his head, unable to meet his eyes.
"I have to be honest with you. You just Conoz co ¬ y. .. "He was silent. Expected to con ¬ Nuara it. I do not think we should ... I mean I think it would be wrong ... -Nessa blushed again.
"Okay," Zac nodded. No matter. Lo ... I understand.
could not blame him. How do I? Nessa was not of those who preferred the pleasure passenger. If you gave the game would be long term, and he was not a good match, had to admit. It was not clear ¬ is the man that Nessa would load the rest of his life. She was so full of life and he moved so slowly ... Was so complete and he was so little ...
"I should go home," she said, and began to rec ¬ ger their stuff. "I accompany
" he said softly.
-No ... not necessary.
"Yes, yes, okay? -Nessa looked at him and something he saw in his eyes or his face made her understand that he should not insist.
"Okay.
Zac got up and picked up his cane.
"Come, Tash, let the water one last time to take that ice cream face.
threw the unopened ice cream in a bin to be with Natasha ¬ closer to shore. I stared at the water and tried with all his might not think Tasha Nessa while he removed the ice cream face and hands. But he could not. I still felt the taste, I noticed his hands on his arms, smelling her perfume especially ¬ ated.
And during those moments when he had kissed her, du ¬ during those minutes when she was incredible ¬ Tado is in his arms, for the first time since the last ma ¬ extra strong dose of medication for pain was gone, for five years, he had forgotten his knee injury. Natasha
not seem to notice the tense silence. He spoke at the elbows with Nessa and with it, without addressing anyone in particular. Sang fragments of can ¬ tions and rhythmic tunes. Nessa
was miserable. Rejection was never pleasant or give or receive. He knew he had the ripped ¬ Zac when reversing. But his biggest mistake was letting the kiss.
regretted not insisting that they were in his car to the beach instead of walking. Zac was a teacher ORT ¬ when to conceal his pain, but she could tell by the subtle changes in posture and breathing that he was suffering. He closed his eyes for a moment and tried to not affect things, but without success. ¬ affects ba. The affected too.
"Sorry," said Natasha in a whisper when she ran in front of them, jumping over the bumps in the sidewalk.
He turned to her with those piercing blue eyes that seemed to reach into her soul.
"I really feel, right? "She nodded Beza ¬ ca. Me too, "he said softly.
- Zac! -Natasha rushed towards him and was about to throw it away.
- Wow! Exclaimed him, and grabbed the left arm ¬ quierdo while using the right to sit on the stick. What, Tash? -The child had hugged his waist and hid her face against his cami ¬ seta. Tash, what happens? He asked again, but she did not move. Zac could not leave her side without pulling it. Nessa
squatted beside the child.
-Natasha, have you scared of something?
She said she nodded. Nessa
averted her face red curls.
"Honey, what have you scared? Tasha
raised his head and stared at us with tears ¬ LLE. Dwayne De
-whispered. I've seen Dwayne.
Confused, Zac Nessa looked frowning.
- Who ...?
-A former boyfriend of Sharon, he lifted Natasha in his arms. Tash, you have probably seen someone who reminded him, nothing more.
The girl shook her head emphatically while ¬ after Nessa rose.
"I saw Dwayne" he repeated. Tears ran down her cheeks and the sobs were almost impossible to understand. I've seen.
- What would make Dwayne here in San Felipe? Zac asked. -Search
Francisco, "said Sharon drawled a deep voice. That's what we do here. Natasha
suddenly fell silent.
Nessa looked at the man who had before them. He was stout, taller and wider than Zac, but also more fat and flabby. He wore a dark suit that he should have been tailored to fit, and lizard-skin boots gleaming. His shirt was dark gray, a shade lighter than your black suit and tie, gave a color ¬ intermediate between the two. The hair, heavy and dark, falling over his eyes in a style reminiscent of Elvis Presley. His face was so mushy I could not con ¬ rársele handsome, a distinctive hooked nose and sunken eyes that were lost in the looseness of their excess flesh. In a large, fleshy hand tobacco ¬ subjects a switchblade that opened and closed again and again, with the rhythmic hiss of metal rubbing together.
"My sister is not here," said Zac with firm ¬ za. Nessa
noted that touched his shoulder and turned to him. Without taking his eyes from Dwayne and the knife, Zac gave him the girl.
"Get behind me," she murmured. And he begins to recede.
"I see that is not here, this guy had an accent so den ¬ New Orleans. The gentlemanly courtesy of his manner of speaking, as the old South, made him seem even more menacing ¬ cer. But, as you enjoy the company of his daughter, I guess you know your parade ¬ ro.
- Why I do not leave your phone number and tell him to call you? "Suggested Zac. Dwayne
reopened the knife, and this time did not close.
"I'm afraid that's impossible. You see, I owe much money, "she smiled. Naturally, if po ¬ and could lead to the girl as a hostage ... Zac
still felt the presence of Nessa behind him. He heard her hold his breath sharply.
-Nessa, take to Tash to the corner coffee shop and call the police, "he said without turning.
felt the doubts and anguish of Nessa. She touched his arm, his hand was cold.
, Zachary ...
"Do it," he said harshly. Nesa
began to recede. The heart pounding him when he saw Dwayne Zac smiled politely, his eyes on the knife.
"You know I would die rather than allow touches to the child," said the former SEAL calmly. Nessa
realized it was true. And prayed that things do not reach that point.
- Why do not you tell me where is Sharon? -Pre ¬ gunt Dwayne. I do not want to beat up a poor invalid, but I will if necessary.
- "Like you gave a girl of five years? Zac replied. Everything, his posture, his face, its my ¬ bay, the tone of his voice was deadly. Despite the staff on which he leaned, his knee injury, not at all like a poor man who inspired pity. Dwayne
But Zac had a knife and his staff had only ... needed for support. Dwayne
lunged at him and Nessa turned and ran to the cafeteria. Zac
saw his sudden movement from the corner of the eye. Thank goodness. It would be ten times easier to fight with one bully know that Nessa and Tash are far away and safe. Dwayne
turned to blows with the knife and Zac dodged, but forced the knee, turning as it could not, and had to grit my teeth to suppress a sudden cry of pain. He struck with his stick to his opponent in the wrist and the sharp nava ja ¬ fell.
He realized too late that I had the game cho ¬ Dwayne. With the stick in the air, could not be sustained. And Dwayne has again rushed him turning ¬ ence with the agility of a man much shorter and lighter. Zac was almost in slow motion how strong his opponent ran a karate kick to his knee injury.
saw her coming, but, as if he too is moving in slow motion, was unable to depart.
And then there was only pain. A pure pain, blinding and unbearable. Zac felt a hoarse cry coming from his throat as he fell heavily onto the pavement. He struggled against the darkness that threatened to close in around him and felt his foot violently beat Dwayne its side, throwing almost the air.
somehow managed to grab the leg of his opponent. Somehow managed to lift his legs, turn and throw a kick. Dwayne also fell.
In that fight there were no rules. Dwayne ¬ ment goal will face with his elbow and Zac felt his nose was filled with blood. She struggled to shake off the enemy and attempted hold while he punched in the face again and again.
A weaker man would have been unconscious ¬ you, but Dwayne was like a punching bag. Kept moving. The pig again thrown over his knee. Could not fail, and rolled back pain Zac as a freight train. Dwayne grabbed the head and smashed against the sidewalk.
sirens were heard in the distance. Zac heard them through a wave of nausea and lightheadedness. Police arrived. Dwayne should have been out of com ¬ bat, but managed to get up. "Tell Sharon
I want that money," he said with his lips bruised and bloody before limping away. Zac
tried to go after him, but the knee bent beneath him, and another wave of pain shot through completely. Felt sick and pressed her cheek against the curb for the world stopped turning AROUND ¬ dor.
suddenly realized a group of people had gathered around him. Someone broke through the crowd and ran toward him. Zac tensed, instinctively Tando ¬ adopted a defensive posture.
- Lieutenant! Quiet! I, Thomas! "Yes, it was Thomas. The boy beside him crouched on the sidewalk.
- Who has been hit with a truck? My God ... -Thomas returned to his feet and looked at the people. Hey, someone call an ambulance for my friend! Hurry! -Zac reached for him. Yes, I'm here, man. I'm here, Zac. I've seen this guy run. Was only slightly better than you, "Thomas said. What past? Have you made a bad joke?
-Nessa Zac whispered hoarsely. Natasha has ... In the cafeteria. Stay with them ... ¬ Ensure that you are well ...
"I think you who need help.
"I'm fine," he said through gritted teeth Zac ¬ two. If you do not you go with them, I will go, he groped his staff.
Where the hell was? On the road. Tried to advance on him dragging his injured leg.
-God, "said Thomas, full of amazement that Zac could still move. For once, seemed to have only eighteen. Stay here, I'll look. If so important for you ...
"Run," said Zac. Thomas ran.
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