Chapter 54

Zoe took a few practice swings on the third base sideline before the game. It was hotter than Haiti, but she couldn't wait to play. Their Saturday softball games were just about her only reprieve besides work. Drake's aunt Rosa watched Mama for her, and smacking a ball around was great therapy.

Sex would be better, but it was too much effort to bother. Flirting, dating, sealing the deal. Who had the time?

Breathing in the scent of fresh cut grass and sunshine, she glanced at the other players warming up. Eye candy, for sure. It was as if being hot were a prerequisite for the firefighters and police officers on the opposing team. She'd grown up with most of them, had even dated a few, but looking was no hardship. Neither team had very many women, and not that she went for that sort of thing, but they weren't an eyesore either.