Staying Alive by John Edwards

Author:John Edwards [Edwards, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
ISBN: 9781684114856
Goodreads: 37573205
Publisher: Vital Publishing
Published: 2018-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

“Good afternoon”. I nodded to each of them. They looked at each other and back to me puzzled. “Be at ease, we

don’t want any trouble. We’re just a couple of gals looking for some food, no harm done there. We’re already done searching, so we’ll be on our way. Hm?” I gave them my best comforting smile. Which works wonders

They all eased a fraction, weapons still in hand. I sighed and motioned to Nika.

“Put those things away, there’s no need for them”. With that, I gave her a look. The look which says, ‘I’m not messing around, I’m totally serious, so you better listen to me or I’ll do something to right you’.

She physically shook and placed her weapons back into her belt strap.

“We’re all just trying to survive here, surely you must under- stand the precautions”. I swear it took them at least an eternity to nod in agreement and tuck away their own weapons. Thank...you I glanced to the wall, and found the final member of their little group. As he leaned casually against the wall, he stared right at me. His arms crossed over a... let’s see, wide chest. I

Took my time looking over this mysterious being. He’s older, maybe by a few years. I started at his shoes, black track boots perfect for running and hiking laced tightly around well-muscled calves. Like all the others his clothes were dirty with dried blood and dirt. What... I tracked upwards, loose fitting dark jeans hung... perfectly around narrow hips. Oh...

Before I knew what I was doing, my eyes roamed over what his sweat soaked short sleeve shirt could provide, defined abs peeked through the thin cotton. Toned arms flexed once, twice. My...

Finally, my eyes made it up to his face. God! A strong square jaw jutted out of a tanned face. His nose pointed and even. Not like that crow like muzzle the pasty dudes sporting.

Thank goodness I had something to lean against for support because I would have ended up sprawled on the floor unconscious. Surrounded by full lashes, his eyes—good lord his eyes. A light shade of storm gray. I’ve no way else to describe the color. Clearly I lack in vocabulary skills...again. What have I just walked into? And how the heck has this Greek god not shown himself to me until now? Is this fate playing with my life again? Because this ain’t fair! I wasn’t prepared!

“Do you use the same old line every time you come across someone?” He spoke. Jeez, even his voice sounds sexy. Keep it together!

I switched positions and settled my weight on the other leg. “No, I just want to assure you guys, that my people aren’t trouble, that I’m not trouble. Unless, you give me a reason to be”. There!

He nodded slightly. And smirked. Holy mother Mary, why have I not noticed those lips sooner? I’ve only ever seen lips like those in magazines. He’s gotta be a model or something, I mean c’mon. Okay, enough gawking, focus.

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