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revealed her tongue had covertly reverted to the proper position in her mouth. Echoes of their time together whispered in her ear. She needed a distraction from her wayward thoughts. "I see you're late to the party again. Everyone has already come and gone." She didn't need him realizing she still went weak in the knees at the sight of his body.
    "You should go for a swim. The water's perfect." Cody continued to towel himself off, ignoring her reference to their time together.
    Stop looking at him. Why couldn't she control herself? There were plenty of men crossing her path every day at work or on her jog that were far more handsome. Not even close. What was it about this man? "I'm sure it is. I'm going to go relax by the pool in a few minutes. I will still be able to see the ocean, and the shade will make it easier to read my book."
    "Hmmm."
    One syllable from him cooled her ardor and fired her temper. "What the hell does that mean?"
    "Nothing." He flapped his towel in the breeze before laying it on the sand. With a dramatic stretch, he moved to a sitting position and looked out over the water.
    Blood heated in her veins, and she moved to stand in front of him, blocking his vision. "It wasn't nothing. Now tell me what you meant."
    His muscles rippled as he shrugged his shoulders and lay back. "Just trying to figure out why you'd sit by the pool when you have one of the most breathtaking beaches right under your feet. I know how much you love being at the beach. You can sit by the pool at home. You do own a pool, don't you?"
    Her blood reached a boiling point, and months of repressed anger surged through her and erupted before she could stop it. "You son of a bitch. How can you say that to me? Unbelievable."
    The walls around her heart crumbled a little. His innocent question unleashed a barrage of bullets that penetrated another layer of her control. Without another word, she stepped around him and began a fast pace up the beach. She fought the urge to run. Running would be undignified in her current attire. The last thing she wanted to do was draw unnecessary attention. She just needed to make it to her room. Once there, she'd have some time to herself before Natalia brought the boys back. Time to give in to the negative emotions she fought on a daily basis. Time to be human.

CHAPTER NINE
     
    Cody flopped back on the towel. What the hell had he done? He'd only wanted her to change the location of her relaxation from the pool to beside him. The closer the better. She looked so damn hot in her turquoise suit. He'd had to stay underwater and imagine hiding from the enemy to calm his body enough to even step out and come within a few feet of her. He shook his head. This wasn't the time for sexual innuendo. Thankfully, she'd been wearing a one piece. If she revealed any more skin, there wouldn't be enough cold water in the ocean to do the trick.
    His hands covered his eyes from the bright sun as he replayed the words in his mind. Nothing. He could think of nothing he'd said to earn the angered response she'd directed squarely at him. Women.
    "Where is everyone? Did you run them off?" Daniel kicked some sand in his direction, adding to his foul mood.
    He moved his hands to level his buddy with a glare when he noticed Melodie's smiling face. Great. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. He'd promised Daniel they'd play nice in the sandbox. Damn, what I'd like to do with Evelyn in this sandbox. "I think the kids are getting ready to get in the water with the nanny. The older couple…"
    "Bruce and Lydia," Melodie supplied.
    "Yeah, those two went for a walk on the beach, and I don't know where in the hell Evelyn is." Okay maybe that came out a bit harsher than he intended.
    Melodie narrowed her emerald eyes, laser focused solely on him. "What's your problem with my sister? You two have been acting weird around each other since the first time you met at the rehearsal."
    Cody battled the urge to sigh. Daniel had been telling the truth. He