Chapter 25

Jackie didn’t get back to Garvey’s until midnight. They had taken a later flight since they were up late skiing with the Youngs. Skiers had skied with torches during the evening. The light from the torches had illuminated the mountain, making a beautiful sight for onlookers.

Nick had also told the driver to drop them off at his house when they had arrived in town around 6 p.m. Nick wasn’t ready to let her go, yet. He had taken Jackie to his bedroom and kissed and seduced every inch of her.

Nick had helped Jackie carry her bags into the hotel. Becky was on duty at the front desk. Everyone else was asleep. Jackie and Becky had hugged. Jackie had told her she would tell her everything in the morning. Nick had escorted Jackie to her room and reluctantly left her. He had to be at work at 11 a.m. and he needed his rest.

Jackie was peacefully slumbering, dreaming about her trip until she felt someone hop on her bed. Her eyes flew open to Gabriella jumping on her bed like a little kid. “Buen