Chapter 17

Christal’s tense body didn’t go unnoticed to him. John finished paying for her purchases and stood to look outside of the window. He needed to put her at ease around him once more. His attitude over the past week would upset anyone even a fully grown man, and he’d directed it at Christal. She’d been the receiver of much unhappiness from her family, and all he’d done was add to it.

He hated the feeling of causing her pain. After enough time had passed he went to the pool. She was walking up and down the pool. He saw the tightness of her body from where he stood.

Hating every second she was nervous knowing he was the cause he removed his clothing. He left his boxer briefs on just in case. Christal no longer trusted him, and it was up to him to start to mend their fences. She’d tried and got her head bitten off for her attempt.

“I like your swimsuit,” he said, drawing her attention toward him.

“It was with all the clothes you bought.” She sank beneath the water hiding her body. Climbing