Chapter 19: A Private Tryst
Downtown
Gulf Way Square
The Reef Aquarian
August 24, 20—
1:27 P.M.
Lexington Mitchell Hayworthe’s discreet e-mail of instructions raced at my temples again and again. His words were troubling and rather baffling: Meet me at The Reef Aquarium at 1:30 P.M. in front of the tiger shark tank. Be alone.
Never had he requested my attention like that. Our relationship was strictly on the football field, viscous enemies since we were from opposing teams. I had dreamed of Lex a number of times in the last year. His physical handsomeness consisted of a six-four frame, two hundred pounds of lean muscle, a pretty boy face with tranquil blue eyes, a thick head of blond curls, nicely groomed goatee, and a small nose. Never had I acted on my secret attraction for the ma
