without giving an interview. He wasn’t sure if he should be impressed or

ey found her. She’ll

a little sad

Nik, “I think he

ment. “I don't think they wi

ened. Her expression was not happy either. Then she popped

s still hurting. The nurse returned. “Oka

Kiwi,” as the nurse pushed him backward. To keep the

“Your fellow Kiwi needs to have a

have any head injuries he’s always

wo mates. The nurse stopped trying to roll Ethan out

handy,” Rhylie said as he looked

him with a puzzled look. She

“I can go for a shark and ta

uzzled. It seems she had no ide

d as he looked over his shoulder at the door then ba

t to laugh at wha

y how about a Ste

blokes did this one other time wi

nurse left, Ethan and Rhylie laughed. Nik grabbed the bed’s r

d you know that as well as I do,” Nik s

idn’t look happy either. “Okay guys, back to your rooms,”

ward the door. “Go one

their mate’s room. Nik smiled as the door closed behin

injuries you sustained in the crash.” She began to check his vitals.

t is just a type of X-ray that allows

ates again. The pain from the crash wasn't too bad today. As h

d out of the room. This was the first time since he woke up that he had left the room. Except for the h

g you’re working o

up at the man behin

r if that was

he was humming. “Ye

d some time off especially since she was leaving the country next month. A map of New Zealand was spread out across the table and all she could do was s

ap. Using her cell phone, she began to research the local beaches. She nearly jumped out of h

uted the colonel

entered the room. Lauren moved to the side to let

hands behind his back. When he turned to face h

id. She replied. “Would you like to

to his bag for a manila envelope. “These are y

heart pounded hard against her chest;

t will be after your

to him as she tucked the envelope under her arm. “Thank you very muc

out a deep breath. She glanced down at her cell phone and noted a message had come through. It was Bertha, the nurse from the hospi

. Lauren ran a hand along her face. She needed to start packing soon. Additionally, Emily needed to be

something heavy. She wanted to see som

to be leaving, but I am not.” She stared at the manila envelope with her head tilted to the side. She grabbed it and opened it. As she scanned the official documents, she glanced d

right. I’m a medic and rescue officer, not a recruiter.” She slammed the paperw

ing that she could do exce

im up. The nurse, he finally realized her name was Bertha, wasn’t going

n, his sister brought him a new set. A quick change from the hospi

tha, he couldn’t wait to

t the room, Bertha l

“I bet you’re glad you

level. “A car will be waiting for you that will take you to the airfield. From there, you will get on board the

my mates?”

now. They were released hours ago.” The elevator dinged and Bertha pushed him out of

ed his sister wi

brother on the che

a huf

er and then back to the nurse. “I t

everal hundred fans are already lined up waiting for their chance to take a picture of you next to the airfi

tting away from everyone and into some private time was just what he needed. Nik

arations?” As soon as the car pul

.” The oldies don’t like it, Nik. They don’t want you going off all alone

” he told her. “I won’t be to

nd leaned back in her sea

t needed to take it easy for the next few weeks, so he thought going to the beach woul

. While in the hospital, he tried to find out what he could about

I know you said you wanted to enjoy your holiday alone, but the last cabin in Kaitaia is a two-bedroom

idn't say anyth

e available or did not rent at the moment because it’s of

lame her. “Fine with me. Can you te

looked down. “I have n

closure agreement i

I am not totally stupid, Nik. The other perso

ey flew by. It looked like any other city, except that everyone

eaving the base and hoped he would never have to come back. It also felt as if he was leaving something behind. As he was seated inside the helicopter and wearing a pair of headphones. He looked

ng with, he wondered quietly. It sounded like a good line for a

Emily wanted to come along but she didn’t have the approval for a vacation but she wanted to spend the weekend and by the time Lauren called the rental place, the room was already taken. Lauren q

said, “

un without me. But I will

’s window. Within a couple of days, she will be on a beach in a rustic cabin nestled into the mountainside overlooking the ocean. However

barracks on the bases where she was stationed. Saying goodbye was easier when she had nowhere to call home. One of

ow far you run. No matter how hard you try to hide. No matter where you are, i

e never told anyone about what she could do. She explained whenever possible that she kept following her gut and finding the missing people becau

aid and smiled. Emily was the only person Lauren allowed

place located

f here,” Lauren informed her as she

ere was a slight pause. “I heard

She also wanted to tell Emily about the dreams but didn’t. She had no idea what they meant

on call tonight because there’s

thing she had ever experienced before. Trying not to sound tremblin

with puzzlement. “I have

e and placed it back on the desk. Lauren whispered,

anted to make sure everything was in order before their arrival. He set chose one of the rooms, the one facing the ocean, and set his bags down on the

to finish. Several minutes after trying, he reflected on the woman who saved him. This pained him, and as a result

p all night, he was tired. He felt completely drained of energy. Thoughts of Lauren and

sleep, the dre

and his chin rested on her head. His body hardened and his heart began beating wildly as he felt her body glide along his. His body ached to be a part of

look in her eyes as she turned to look at h

As he lifted her into his arms and carried her into the bedroom, he growled in her mo