Anders's Angel by Dale Mayer

Author:Dale Mayer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Military, Romance
ISBN: 9781773360911
Publisher: Valley Publishing, LTD
Published: 2018-11-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Angelica deliberately chose a chair at the far side of the deck, protected on all sides from anyone watching – like sharpshooters – and as far away from Anders as she could get. And he knew it. He just grinned at her and let her alone. For that she was grateful. She hadn’t forgotten what it was like to have him in her life. He was that hard-to-ignore personality that she wasn’t sure she was ready for.

“Personally I think the two of them are perfect together,” Hannah announced to the others nearby as she stepped out on the deck, two cold beers in her hand, one which she handed to Steve. “Angelica, do you want a beer?”

Angelica shook her head. “No, I’m fine. Thanks. And why would you even say that?” She shook her head and muttered, “It’s nobody’s business.”

“No, generally this would all happen away from prying eyes, but, because it’s occurring here and now, all of us have a vested interest in seeing you two make this work.”

“There is no this,” Angelica said. “That’s what you’re all forgetting. He blew in and blew out of my life a year ago. Now he’s blown in again, and he’ll blow out just as fast.”

Hannah studied Angelica and said, “Or is that what you are afraid he’ll do? I’m pretty sure your fiancé didn’t approve of all your field trips either, did he?”

Angelica didn’t say anything, considering Hannah knew damn well Mark hadn’t liked it. He’d told her quite clearly that she was supposed to stay home and to not go off on all these dangerous trips. She’d ignored him. And honestly, if Anders said it now, she’d ignore him too. Relationships were supposed to be about two people coming together, not Mark—or anyone else—squashing Angel’s dreams and goals and career to become what her fiancé wanted her to be.

“He was a fool,” Anders said quietly. “No point in being attracted to somebody with spirit, determination, and a love of her work, then trying to crush it. It takes away all the things you liked in the first place.”

Inside she smiled. Though she agreed with him, no way would she let him know.

She settled back in her chair, kicked her feet up to rest on top of the deck railing and closed her eyes. She really was looking forward to a good night’s sleep in a real bed tonight.

But there had been something very special about sharing the hut with him. She often saw a different side to her coworkers when they were out on these trips. Not everybody could handle small confines, bad weather, lack of communication, no technology. And, when it came down to it, not much in the way of food either. And yet, Anders had come more than prepared for a few extra days if needed. He thrived in that environment. A lot could be said about somebody who flourishes under the most difficult of circumstances.

Luckily the steaks were done, and everybody regrouped inside to eat.

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