The Deeper the Passion... (2012)
“They could see the lights of fishing boats and the occasional cruise ship in the distance, but all was stillness and silence on the island.
“It’s so peaceful here.” Vicki looked out over the dunes. “Doesn’t it drive you nuts?”
“Maybe that’s why I’ve always been nuts.” Jack reclined in his chair. Lit tapers in the gnarled old candelabra on the table cast flickering shadows over his hard features. “I need it, though. Helps me recharge my batteries.”
“Hmm. I can just hook myself up to ...my car engine by the jumper cables.” She sipped her wine, then, realizing she’d had almost three glasses, pushed her wineglass out of reach. She was in danger of becoming tipsy. She’d better work on keeping her hatches more tightly battened.
“You still like living in the city?” Jack lifted his arms and placed them behind his head, giving her a breath-stealing view of his powerful biceps.MoreLess
“It’s so peaceful here.” Vicki looked out over the dunes. “Doesn’t it drive you nuts?”
“Maybe that’s why I’ve always been nuts.” Jack reclined in his chair. Lit tapers in the gnarled old candelabra on the table cast flickering shadows over his hard features. “I need it, though. Helps me recharge my batteries.”
“Hmm. I can just hook myself up to ...my car engine by the jumper cables.” She sipped her wine, then, realizing she’d had almost three glasses, pushed her wineglass out of reach. She was in danger of becoming tipsy. She’d better work on keeping her hatches more tightly battened.
“You still like living in the city?” Jack lifted his arms and placed them behind his head, giving her a breath-stealing view of his powerful biceps.MoreLess
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