An Eye for an Eye: Zach and Katie's Story (Redwood Falls) by Chance Lynda

Author:Chance, Lynda [Chance, Lynda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lynda Chance Books
Published: 2014-01-29T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Katie took a shaky inhalation of breath as Zach's statement hit her full force. "So what now?"

Zach reached down and fastened his hands on her and bodily lifted her from the chair. "Now you're mine." His voice dripped satisfaction.

Katie stood still in his arms, letting him support her weight. "I mean, what happens now?"

"Tomorrow we catch a plane to Harlingen and we'll drive to South Padre from there. I have a few loose ends to tie up here, but I need some time alone with you. We're leaving for the coast in the morning."

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South Padre Island, Texas

Late the next night, Zachary and Katie landed in Harlingen where he had a rental car reserved. It was nearing midnight when they drove over the Queen Isabella Causeway that connected the barrier island with the mainland. They were, for all practical intents and purposes, at the southernmost tip of Texas.

The lights of the bridge lit the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre below and even as tired and nervous as she was, Katie still felt a small thrill of excitement. South Padre Island was reputed to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States, and she had never been here before.

Growing up, her parents never had any extra money for vacations. She could count on one hand the times she had been to the beach, and it had always been to Galveston Island. The prospect of visiting a locale new to her was the only thing responsible for keeping total panic at bay.

They turned left when they hit the main drag that ran down the center of the barrier island, and had only driven a few miles when Zachary maneuvered the car into a driveway and cut the engine.

A new dose of trepidation coursed through Katie. She couldn't think of anything she could say or do that would put off the inevitable. They had eaten at the airport in Dallas while they waited for their flight to be called, and as late as it was, there was no excuse she could think of to delay going to bed right away.

Zach grabbed their bags from the trunk and ushered Katie in through the garage.

He turned the switch on at the door, and the room was lit up with bright light. Katie caught her breath. The house was beautiful. A narrow structure, it was built up high to capture the views of the ocean, and the bottom floor they were on now was almost entirely made up of glass walls. It was a large, open room, and the living room had a wall of windows that showcased a breathtaking view. The kitchen was connected via a bar and the open space it created gave a feeling of warmth and space to the medium-sized house.

She didn't know what she had expected, but something as cozy and functional as this certainly wasn't it. Surprise made her turn and say the first thing that came to mind. "It's gorgeous, Zach. How can you stand to leave?"

Zachary was pleased with her honesty; he was glad she liked his house.

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