TWENTY

The helicopter touched down gently on the helipad and the pilot began the task of shutting down the engines. Erin leaned forward to peer out the window, wondering where they were. The wind and dust churned up by the rotor blades made it impossible to see out.

She leaned back against the seat and bit down on her lower lip to stop the flow of questions. There was no way in hell she would ask Ethan anything, she'd rather die of curiosity first.

Erin wondered what Todd would think when she failed to show up for their date. A flash of guilt churned in her gut.

How could she have let one simple kiss scramble her brain and lead her into this trap? Deep down, Erin knew the answer to that question but she refused to acknowledge it.

Extremely conscious of Ethan's disconcerting presence beside her, her pulse leapt to her throat when he suddenly leaned over.