Page 69 of Joshua's Mistake
She was rubbery and had no desire to move.
He pulled her close and wrapped her up in his arms. Their legs entwined and he tucked her head under his chin.
Neither one spoke for a long while.
She asked, “Do you think it will always be like this?”
“Yes.” He didn’t hesitate. Joshua seemed to know they were meant for each other. His lack of doubt was starting to make a believer out of her.
Fifteen minutes might have slipped by while they dozed. Tires on the sand brought them both to alertness.
Joshua grabbed the gun but a moment later relaxed. “It’s Will.”
Footsteps approached the outcropping. “Um, sorry to bother you two.”
Joshua’s smile made her stomach do a funny quiver that was not at all unpleasant. “What’s up, Will?”
“Jess just called. He found Banta. Blake sent a helicopter and I brought you both BDUs.” A pile of clothes appeared on the ground at the entrance to their not-so-secret space.
“Where is he?” she asked.
“Vegas.”
