Chapter 44 One minute Annie was in the water hanging onto the dock. The next, she had an arm around Mark’s neck, being kissed Hollywood style. Oh my God. I didn’t know people really kissed that way. Except in the movies. More. Oh my God. I didn’t know people really kissed that way. Except in the movies. More.She was about to kiss him back when a pistol shot brought her back to reality. Two pistol shots. She let out a short screech before Mark covered her mouth with his hand. “Shh,” he whispered. “Hang on to the dock, I’ll be right back.” Mark ducked under the water and swam to the other side of the dock. Once more, the pistol cracked. “We have you covered. Come out of the water with your hands up.” A woman’s voice. “Get out here now!” Her voice was gruff, angry, authoritative. Annie

