The Silhouette of Us
Frost clung to the edges of the wild sea grass, but the air carried the crisp, invigorating promise of a clear winter day.
Jillian Michaels walked along the water’s edge, leather boots sinking slightly into the damp, packed sand. The unbuttoned linen shirt from the night before was covered by a thick, dark wool coat, the collar turned up against the coastal chill. Jillian's hands were shoved deep into the pockets, but the old, rigid corporate posture was entirely missing. The sharp jawline was relaxed, and the dark eyes held a profound, quiet stillness as they tracked the horizon.
A pair of arms suddenly wrapped around Jillian’s waist from behind.