Protecting Beca (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) by Kate Kinsley & Operation Alpha

Author:Kate Kinsley & Operation Alpha [Kinsley, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aces Press, LLC
Published: 2019-03-11T16:00:00+00:00

Beca

The morning light trickles in through the curtains and rouses me from my slumber. My disheveled, auburn waves are scattered across my pillow as I stare up at the teakwood ceiling fan spinning round and round.

I’m excited, yet nervous.

I’ve never been on a large ship before, let alone a yacht. The biggest boat I’ve been on is the ferry, and I was in my car so I don’t think that counts. I know I don’t get seasick – or at least I never have before.

I glance over at the clock.

Damn, I still have an hour before I need to be up.

Using my elbows, I push myself up and swing my legs down onto the cool wood floor, then tiptoe into the kitchen. As I suspected, I’m the only one awake at this indecent hour. I could dial the concierge to bring me a pot of coffee, but I opt to walk down the beach to Dune and get it myself.

I creep back to my bedroom and throw on a pair of sweats and a t-shirt, then open the sliding doors out to the pool deck.

It’s a beautiful morning – a light breeze blows off the water as the clouds from last night’s storm seem to be moving out to sea. The cool sand swishes between my toes as I walk down toward the water. If I was an early bird, I might enjoy this more than I currently am.

I value my sleep too much.

Within a few minutes, I’m steps away from the restaurant. Even though it’s barely daybreak, people are crowding the outside terrace. I guess if you want to make the most out of a vacation, that’s what you need to do.

Again…I love sleep.

It does boast amazing views of the ocean, so I’m tempted to linger here a bit longer than I originally planned.

I climb the steps from the beach up the white sand bluff and enter the modern chic restaurant. The whites and distressed beach grey interior mixed with black hanging light fixtures give the inside dining room that vacation feel but with an edgy twist. “Good morning,” one of the waiters greets me. “Would you like to sit?”

“No, thank you. I just need a cup of coffee to go.”

“Of course. Give me a minute. How do you want your coffee?”

“Oh. Milk and a Splenda, please.”

“I’ll be right out with it,” he says, then disappears into the back.

I wander toward the window to look at the spectacular view of the aqua blue waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean. You can’t get this view of the same ocean in Connecticut – it’s so much clearer here. As much as I love my home state, I often wonder what it would be like to live somewhere…warmer.

“Your coffee,” a voice interrupts my thoughts.

I turn away from the window and take my cup from the waiter. “Thank you so much.”

“My pleasure. Now, go and enjoy this beautiful morning.” He smiles, then turns and walks away.

I take my coffee and wander outside to one of the couches facing the water.

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