But it was hard for her to be certain, as the dog kept a wary distance from her and was largely hidden by the brush at the back edge of the beach. Kat... was relieved that it didnt come closer, as she stood only 53 and was slim from her daily routines&hellip,shed have not stood a chance in case of the dog attacking her. Soon however, as the animal became more accustom to the daily visits from the woman, he began trotting alongside her for a brief distance, though still didnt get close to her.. She briefly wondered if he felt the same way she did at the moment. She desperately tried to appear calm on the surface while anxiety swirled deep inside. Every cell in her body reacted to the sight of him. For the first time ever, she touched him, as she placed her hand in his. The feeling was overwhelming, all anxiety instantly gone. The thought that this was all some lunatics dreams was now cast away. Of all the sensations that could have convinced her of their connection, the meeting of. I recalled the conversation from last night. I didn't really know Ted, though we had talked about a lot of things - I think - but he had been more of a gentleman than most men I had dated. I remembered offering myself to him and him refusing. I didn't think any man would say no to a woman he wanted. At least, not till now.That must be why I dreamed... No, at least not all that dream was because of Ted. The thought of making love to Ted excited me. I felt a very strong attraction toward him. ’ ‘Just leave it, Sophie, I mean it,’ Cole gritted out. ‘Why.Did.You.Send.Bella.Away?’ Toe to toe and yelling up into his face, Sophie punctuated each word with a stab of her finger into his rigid chest. And, brought to bay and with blood still heated from his earlier terror, Cole’s fragile hold on his control snapped. ‘Because of you! You, Sophie. She hated you. She told me that – ‘ Seeing Sophie’s face blanch as it stared up into his own, he broke off. Knowing he should stop, laugh, tell.