Page 100 of Beach Bodies

Then, I walk over to the passenger side of his fancy car and get in. It’s hot and smells like new car inside. He climbs in too, and we close our doors in tandem, like we’ve been doing it that way for ever.

‘Where is this going, Daniel?’ I say, briefly brushing his hand as he reaches for the gear shift. I can practically feel the electric zap as my skin meets his.

His gaze pierces me from the driver’s seat. ‘Only one way to find out.’

My heart thunders, but it’s not adrenaline powering it this time, or fear. It’s hope.

I was lucky to get one great life with Jessica.

And I’m starting to think that maybe, just maybe, I’ll be lucky enough to have two.

The car roars to life.

‘Ready?’ Daniel says with that wolfish grin, and I don’t answer him with words, but with my eyes, I send,What are you waiting for?

He sends back,You.

I send back,I’m here. I’m ready.

And we go.