Anchored_Book One of The Crashing Tides Duet by Ruby Rowe

Author:Ruby Rowe [Rowe, Ruby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-05-20T05:00:00+00:00

Shooting up in bed, I take choppy breaths and look around only to discover Elliott’s not in my bed … again. How ironic. A part of me is disappointed he left at some point in the night, and another part is relieved.

Falling back, I stare out the window, hoping the sunshine and new day will help me forget the dream that always brings forth heartache. That night was twistedly splendid, but once I woke up the next morning without him, it was a torturous memory.

I wonder what this new day will hold. Realizing the humor in that, I shake my head. Before I met Jake, I knew what I would do each day. Normally, I’m thorough in my decision-making process, considering every possible outcome.

I’m still living with the consequences of making rash decisions as a teenager, so throwing caution to the wind isn’t like me. I need to gain back control, and the first step is to make some plans.

I think I’ll soak in the hot tub, like I was going to do yesterday, have breakfast and then go shopping. I didn’t buy nearly enough clothes when I went the first time, so I think retail therapy is what I need.

I pin my long hair up in a twist, and after putting on my white and black, polka dot two-piece I bought, I crack the door open and see that Elliott’s is shut.

Maybe he went to work. I know he stays at the hospital a few days at a time, which is common during residency.

I pad down the hallway, but as soon as I reach his door and hear a woman’s voice, I freeze. Wait … that’s not a woman. I mean, not a real woman.

“Alexa, tell me a positive affirmation,” Elliott commands his Amazon device.

“You are one of mind, body and spirit.”

“That totally sucked. You should tell me something like I’m confident, courageous and get shit done. OK, Alexa, tell me a doctor joke.”

“Why wouldn’t the doctor help the old lady cross the road?”

“I don’t know. Why?”

“Because it was his job not to let her go to the other side.”

Elliott laughs. “Clever, but I’d work on your tone of voice.” Covering my mouth, I snicker. He talks to Alexa, and he laughs. I’m shocked by both.

I continue past his door and down the steps to the hot tub. It’s a cool morning, but since the sun’s up and the water’s warm, it’s the ideal time to soak.

Opening a metal, locker-style cabinet on the terrace, I pull out a towel and lay it at the edge of the tub before I drag off the heavy cover and turn on the jets.

It’s soon ready to go, so I gradually sink my body into it and sigh. This is relaxing, and I need one of my own. I’ll have to tell Brad to add it as a feature for my new place.

I may be a tad partial, considering how fantastic Jake made me feel in this one. Remembering the passionate encounter, I lean my head back and close my eyes to revisit it.

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