.18So back to this evening, we drove off to the hotel, Julia and I marched through reception again, while my friend booked us in and got the key, same... room, as we went to the room a door opened in front of us and the black waiter came out carrying his tunic, he smiled and walked past us back to the reception, “is that?” Julia asked, “yes, he seems popular all of a sudden” I said smiling at her, we got to the room and I threw myself onto the couch, kicking off my shoes as I chuckled at the. He picked up his knife aiming to maim her since the leader had stated he wanted her alive.He had barely struggled to his feet when he heard someone yell in a strange language. They all looked toward the wall to see something come flying out of the shadows, landing near the fire. Everyone stared as the head of their companion came rolling to a stop at the edge of the fire.Frozen at the unexpected sight, they were slow to react to the large, mail clad figure that was rushing from the same area. Without thinking I sped to him, throwing my arms around his neck. He hugged me back with such force that my feet came off the ground. Kissing my cheek, he lowered me to my feet, chuckling. ‘Good to see you, too,’ he said, tweaking my curls. ‘Thanks for coming back early,’ I said a little shyly, hoping I hadn’t made him uncomfortable. He took my hand, squeezing lightly. ‘My pleasure.’ ‘Where are your bags?’ I asked, assuming he had come straight from the airport since he was still wearing a. He extended his arms and started to apologize then said, "Gina! I almost ran you over! How are you?" as he gave me a warm hug. I acted like I was the one not paying attention and I returned his hug, pressing my body into his and making a point of holding on a few seconds too long. When we separated, he asked if Brad was still in Texas and I said he was."So, how has it been with him gone?" he asked. "I have been very lonely." I replied with a pout and as seductive a look as I could muster. .