Chapter Forty-EightSea Scope: Present day
As I entered the living room with Carolyn, my heart fluttered at the sight of Derek despite the fact he looked exhausted from his long drive. His hair stood a bit on end as if he'd ruffled his fingers through it, an old habit he had yet to break, and there was a day's growth of stubble on his chin.
“Sarah,” he said, standing. His eyes lit up as he walked toward me with open arms. I fell into them, smelling his manly scent mixed with sweat and clothes that likely had been worn through the night.
“Sorry. I need a shower badly. I didn't want to stop. I had this feeling I needed to get here right away.”
I pulled away from him aware that the others were observing us, especially Carolyn who still stood at my side.
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