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fish and
Jona was found by the dumpsters. Sounds like a hungry animal or
something because the fish had been eaten.”
    “Or something.” She forced herself not to
smile.
    “All the custody threats have stopped. It’s
like some bizarre coincidence. Just when they were closing in again
some wild animal killed them and now the dictators of that family
are gone…for good.” Relief shone in her pretty blue eyes. “And
without those two arrogant bullies filling Mick’s head with their
hatred he seems much better. I am cautiously optimistic.”
    “Yeah…me too.”
    “How was your weekend getaway?”
    Sasha peered over the rim of her coffee mug
while taking a sip, then replied. “Liberating.”
    “Did you meet anyone? I’d like to see you
happy. You deserve it after what those people put you through.”
    “I did meet a man, but we are from different
worlds. It was nice while it lasted.”
    “What world is he from? You shouldn’t let him
get away unless he’s from another planet.” She laughed.
    “Who would run the shop if I went to live
with him?”
    “I can do it. Annie is old enough now to play
in the back. You wouldn’t be in another country, would you?”
    “Nooo, just a little farther north, too far
for a daily commute though.”
    Sienna wrinkled her brows and shook her
finger. “If you have a chance with this man, then take it. I can
manage the shop on my own if you come in a couple times a week to
bake those special pies. I think Annie is ready to start helping me
with the cupcakes.”
    She glanced at her granddaughter who nodded
eagerly. She’d always been a quiet, kind-natured little girl.
    “Are you sure?”
    “Absolutely. When will you let yourself be
happy?”
    Sasha nodded in agreement with a soft shrug.
“Maybe…”
    “Does he love you?”
    “We didn’t discuss love. I just met him.”
    “Do you think he might be the one?”
    “He’s different.”
    “In a bad way or good way?”
    “Both.” Sasha laughed. “But he’d never hurt
me or you. He’s not like that.”
    “Is he good-looking?”
    “Gorgeous…and built like a god.” She couldn’t
withhold a reminiscent smile. “And he rides an awesome Harley.”
    Sienna grabbed her hand. “Mother! He sounds
perfect. You don’t want to live with the big what if .”
    “When did my daughter become so wise?”
    “I had a little help along the way.”
     
    * * * *
     
    Ice sat parked on the beach—the same section
of beach he’d first met the lovely and brave Sasha. Already he
missed her spunk and the warmth she’d brought to his cold heart. He
regretted letting her go. He stared at the piece of paper in hand,
on which she’d scribbled the address of her workplace. Rarely did
he leave the woods without good reason. Usually he only rode out to
meet clients, or to the nearest market for supplies. Yet for
reasons that eluded him, he’d driven out today.
    His thoughts drifted over the past couple
days with the most intriguing female ever to show up in his world.
Her wild love. Her heat. Her light. He longed to hold her again, to
smell her fragrant hair and caress her soft creamy skin. Though the
sex was wild and hotter than any he’d ever experienced, her
presence was what he craved most. She carried a light that shone
all around her. Humble, pure-hearted, and unbelievably alluring,
Sasha left an empty place in his soul when she drove away this
morning. He knew she’d wanted more. He caught the glimmer of hope
in her eyes that he’d ask her to stay.
    Visions of their last night together refused
to leave. She had indeed given him the best oral sex a man could
imagine. Not only was she stunning, but also she loved with deep
passion. And the way she’d snuggled into him when they’d finally
decided to sleep ripped at his heart. Her kiss still burned on his
lips just as her touch and scent lingered sweetly on his skin.
    If he reintegrated with civilization his days
as a mercenary would be over. On the other hand, if he invited

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