Chapter 22
Katie had been woken to a blinding headache by the massive helicopter racing up to the beach, slowing sharply, and creating a small sandstorm as it settled nearby.
Anton and the others had trotted over from the helo, laughing as they came.
Even Ricardo had been smiling broadly as he called out, “Let’s get moving, folks, The police and the Army are bound to be here soon to fetch their helicopter.”
Before she could rise, Anton had simply scooped her against his chest and carried her away.
And now he looked so perfect here on his family’s North Carolina back porch steps. His elbows rested on the top step and his long legs reached all the way down to the grass. She sat a step down from the top, so that his fingers were sliding softly up and down her back.
“Nothing in the world
