Shane was the first person she saw as he was seated behind the desk with his eyes fixed on something in front of him.

Natalie and Sally followed his gaze and found a woman slumping on the couch, apparently asleep.

With her hair hiding her face from view, the only thing remarkable about her was her exceptionally tall frame. Her height was comparable to Sally’s.

“I say,” Sally exclaimed. “Could she be a model?”

Model?

Natalie frowned. Without dwelling on the matter, she walked toward her husband. “Shane.”

“You’re here,” he said by way of greeting as he dropped the documents in his hand and gazed up at her.

Natalie nodded.

“Have you had your breakfast?” Shane prompted.

“No, I haven’t,” Natalie replied.

Shane appeared displeased. “Why didn’t you have some before coming here?”

wait to see you.” Natalie crossed the desk and tugged on

by

Sally stood gaping in amazement at the side as she observed their

can withstand the

with this woman?” Natalie asked as she dropped Shane’s arm to point at the unconscious figure on

fright,” Shane answered curtly with a

fainted?” Sally repeated

did that happen?” Natalie asked, sharing Sally’s look

was probably aware of the trouble she was in. She was out cold by the time I arrived.”

Natalie and Sally exchanged

to brush the woman’s hair off her cheek before jumping with a start.

as well, though she

of all people to be the one delivering the

with Hannah

her up,” Natalie ordered in a low

pleasure.” Sally

lock of hair, she looked around for a water dispenser

any liquid

surprising strength within such a

taking a sip of water, choked at the unexpectedly brutal manner

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