“I’m out here with you!”“Only because you insisted.”“I was bored. Tu’tar doesn’t go out a lot.”“He’s good at scouting, but there...��s not a lot of cover for him here.”“So, as you’ve decided that I’m working with you, when do I get my armour?”“You aren’t working with me. You’re tagging along because you’re bored and want to annoy me,” I replied.“But I might get shot!”“Don’t,” I advised with a grin.“You want me to die! I can’t believe Róisín, Imelda, Abi and Brianna even like you. You’re so callous. We went through every inch of this villa and then of the property and the beach. We fanned out from there checking the roads for bicyclists, joggers, and then even further up the beach. All the watercraft were accounted for, so she didn’t go sailing. She’s a good swimmer and there’s no sign of beach activity. We do have two boats in the water. Izzy is one of the people in your group that is exceptional in letting us know where she’s going, so this is totally unexpected and out of character for. I’m playing for keeps here. I’m not taking no for an answer here, Ruthie. I’ve wanted you forever and, apparently, the feeling is mutual. You’ve been strong for your father. Now, let me be strong for you. Let me take care of you,” I commanded Ruth and she sobbed a bit before she replied.“Yes, yes ... I’ll do it! I’ll be your wife ... I mean, well, your woman! Sorry about that wife business,” Ruth let her true wishes slip, “I don’t want you thinking that I’m the jealous type.”“Honey, it’s okay.. "Please, let me leave before you come along afterwards. I'm about to break into uncontrollable sobbing, and I hate making scenes in public places. I think I can hold myself together until I get to my car."She stood, came to me, leaned down, and kissed me in way that made my lips burn. A moment later she was gone, hurrying away almost at a run pulling her roll-on suitcase, and I was the one left with tears in my eyes.I got another glass of wine and brooded over the past three days, and then the.