Un-Break my Heart: Book 2 (The Heart Trilogy) by Audrina Lane Page B

at the night sky. In between the two the toilet and a double sink unit framed by mirrors with lights built into them. I pressed the switch and saw the colour was a soft purple hue
    that softened all the white tiles around me. I ran the tap and washed my hands before casting a critical eye in the mirror. I had deliberately gone for minimal make-up so I just re applied some lip gloss and left the safety of the room.
     
    James held the door open for me and then we headed down the corridor and back to reception and spotted the doors to the bar and restaurant. Choosing a table next to the window we were able to look out over the surrounding park land.
    “Jester would love it here, especially that large lake as he’s a bit of a swimmer”
    “Well they say dogs are like their owners” I said, smiling.
    “Yes, I still swim a lot, keeps me fit. What about you”
    “Not as much as I used too but I try and walk when I can”
    As the drinks and menu’s arrived silence fell as we both chose something from the snack side of things.
    “We’re going out this evening” James said, as I deliberated.
    “Somewhere nice”
    “Absolutely, be prepared I am aiming to spoil you rotten” he replied, as miraculously an ice bucket with champagne arrived at our table.
    “I could get used to this” I giggled. Listening to my heart was so much better than fighting it with my head.
     
    With the champagne steadily going to my head I hoped the delicious food would help to stem the symptoms. Once we finished we headed outside and wandered slowly down to the lake. James found my hand and held it tightly.
    “Are you happy” he asked, as we paused at the small shoreline. It was a little like standing by the river in Ross as my memories fought with reality.
    “Yes I believe I am” I replied, turning to look up into a face that I had known forever. Pulling me closer I was in his arms as his lips claimed mine for the first time since we had arrived. I knew it was right, I knew I was home again. Feeling his hands loosen the pony tail so that my hair fell loose onto my shoulders I fell even deeper than I thought possible.
     
    When I finally re-surfaced I opened my eyes and looked into James’
    “You’re amazing” he said “Truly amazing”
    I didn’t know how to respond so I just smiled and reached for his hand again.
    “Well, shall we go and check out the other facilities or would you rather have another drink” he asked. As the kiss had really made my temperature rise I nodded at the drink suggestion to try and cool down. Sitting in the lounge part of the bar it felt so normal when James put his arm around my shoulders and I rested back against his firm body.
    “So tell me what it’s like to be a fireman then, is it as exciting as you thought it would be”
    “Yes, I guess so but as with any job there are loads of boring bits too. There is nothing to beat the rush of driving a huge vehicle at high speed down the street with the lights on and the siren blaring or saving someone from a burning building” he said “Oh yes…and I’ve been scratched by loads of cats” he laughed “Maybe I’ll show you them later”
     
    I caught the suggestive undercurrent of his last comment and tried not to blush. Even after this long it was still the physical side of this new relationship that was worrying me. And as there was only one bed in the room I needed to quell my fears fast.
    “So do you fancy a swim then” he asked “The pool here looks great and hopefully it will be quiet”
    “Ok” I said, as we headed back to our room and grabbed our costumes and dressing gowns, even though I was not sure this was the type of hotel that welcomed guests wandering around the corridors in their robes.
     
    Changing into my new bikini I took a deep breath and headed from the changing rooms into the pool area. I stepped into the water as I spotted James waiting for me at the far end. We had the place to ourselves, a far cry from the times we spent