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to the page. His eyes closed, focusing on each small detail. Taking a detour into the past, he remembered her body over his…those beautiful breasts filling his hands, his mouth and sweeping him away to forbidden pleasure. Damn, another cold shower needed to occur before bed.
    Since the cold water treatment would be visited upon him soon, he indulged in another guilty pleasure. With great care, he retrieved the drawing he'd sketched of Evelyn that night they were together in India. The edges were worn and the lines slightly smudged, but it still captured perfectly how he remembered her. Though the curves of the image called to him, it was her face—unguarded in sleep—that captured his attention the most.
    He finished off his beer, and with one final caress of the sketch, he returned it to the envelope attached to the inside of the sketchpad and headed to bed. Tomorrow was a new day. A day which he didn't doubt for a second would have him running the same path, chasing after Evelyn. The question was—would he learn from it or keep repeating the same mistake over and over again?

CHAPTER THIRTEEN
     
    "Hey, sleepyhead, glad you could make it. Better grab a cup of joe and a quick bite. Van is leaving in a few." Daniel's cheery voice indicated either he'd slept better than Evelyn or he simply didn't require rest.
    Cody shot Daniel a look but said nothing. Evelyn buried her face in a steaming mug of hot coffee, unsure of how the episode last night would affect their interaction today. She didn't break down in front of others for a reason—she didn't want their pity.
    Turning to her sister, she kept the conversation focused on the day's activities. "What's on the agenda for today, besides a van ride?"
    Mel's smile brightened her eyes at least a couple notches.
    She's so happy.
    "The van will drop us off at the dock where the catamaran is located. We'll cruise on the water for a couple of hours. The booking agent promised great music, dancing, whatever you want to do, and then we'll dock at an island for some beach time and a meal prepared by the captain of the boat and his crew. There are activities to do and," her eyes lightened to the brightest green, "there are some architectural ruins located on the island as well."
    Evelyn smiled at her sister's enthusiasm while trying to contain the sigh wanting to escape. While the kids would enjoy all the activity, she really wanted some peaceful, quiet downtime to relax and figure out the next steps in her personal life. Not in the cards today. "Why don't I keep an eye on Annie for you so you and Daniel can explore?"
    Her sister leaned over and pulled her into a big hug. "You're the best, Ev. Thank you."
    Evelyn turned to Michael and Jason. "Finish your breakfast, and let's get our bag packed. We'll need lots of sunscreen."
    Sam lifted the coffeepot and poured the steaming liquid into Cody's cup. "Lydia and Bruce are heading into town if you'd rather stay here today. Maybe go for a run on the beach or jog in town?"
    Evelyn's gaze shot to Cody. Why would he not want to go? He loved being on the water. Sam must've seen him on the beach last night, and he'd told him what happened.
    Great, now they'll both hate me.
    Cody smiled up at Sam and shook his head before his gaze came to rest fully on her. "Nah, no new running paths for me. I'll stick with what I know."
    Sam shrugged and returned the pot to its rightful place. "Suit yourself."
    She had no idea what the exchange between the two men meant, nothing to do with exercise though. What bothered her even more was she had no idea why his decision to come and spend the day with them, with her, flooded her body with a sense of relief rather than disappointment. There would be plenty of time for reflection later. For now, motherhood duties called.
    An hour later, the wind whipped through her hair while the sunshine brightened both the sky and her mood. The speed, the wind, and the carefree feeling of surging over the water added to her sense