Patricia Potter Tempted by the Soldier

“We can’t keep Nick waiting.”

“Or he’ll be out here in a minute.”

“This is ridiculous,” she said.

He nodded. Ridiculous that they were standing here and not making another move toward each other. But the signal had to come from her.

A door slammed and Nick ran toward them.

Clint lowered his hand and stepped away from Stephanie, who exhaled a soft breath.

“Mom’s ready,” Nick said. “She said go around to the back. I’ll show you.”