Chapter 16: Monster In Law

Anna opened one eye and smiled down at John. He lay asleep beside her, totally carefree. Anna smoothed his hair back and kissed him gently. John's hands locked around her and he deepened the kiss with a growl.

"What a nice way to wake up." He said softly.

"I agree," she said with a laugh as she ran a fingernail down his chest.

"Can we just move in here?" "I don't think that would work. Your phone has been buzzing constantly by the way. I think they know where we are."

John sighed and ran his hands across her face loving the way the stained glass caused light to filter over her face in rainbow colors. He kissed her deeply and rolled over to answer to latest buzzing.

"I have to go take care of a problem at work, some problem with the marketing pitch for the mall account. I'm really sorry, I can say no."

"No it's okay, I understand." And she really did, John's work would never have called when he was out of the office unless it was absolutely necessary. John's advertising agency was