Meeting His Match

Chapter 16-3

Once Natalie called to accept the job offer, Dr. Harding, principal of Wells Academy and Natalie’s new boss, wanted her to come in. He was willing to pay her to come in and work with the current librarian to get the lay of the land. So she found herself waking at four thirty in the morning so she could be on the road by five thirty. With any luck it was early enough that she could escape rush hour.

She looked back where Mac lay in bed. He lifted one eyelid.

“It’s not nice to stare.” His rough morning voice teased her senses, making her want to crawl back under the covers.

“Go back to sleep.” She went to the side of the bed and kissed his cheek. “I’ll see you tonight.”

“Good luck. Coffee’s on in the kitchen.” Then he rolled over and dozed off again.

As she walked into the hallway and s