Chapter 17: We'll Make it Work

Jasmine

Because she didn’t see Zain the day before, Jasmine woke early the next morning and dressed in a bikini, threw on a shorts set and sandals, and was out the door at sunrise.

When she walked out, she thought she would have to wait for a while before she saw Zain, but when she looked down the beach, there he was, walking toward her a distance away. Unable to help herself, she ran toward him, and he swept her into his arms and pressed his lips to hers in a passionate, hungry kiss.

“Where’s your board?” she asked, looking around when she came up for air.

He shook his head, running his fingers through his hair. “Let’s get out of here... go somewhere.”

She placed her hand on his cheek as she looked into his eyes. “Zain, what’s wrong?”

He shook his head as one corner of his lips curled into a sexy smile. “Nothing. Let’s just get out of here today. Okay?”

“Yeah, sure.” A worried look colored her eyes. “I was just out for a walk. My board is still in the house. Let me get my purse, and