i closed my eyes as he kissed me and as my lips parted ; i could feel in my heart that a whole new life was opening up to us all . when we came up for air , aiden said , '' i forgot one important thing , the contract . '' confused again , and still somewhat light-headed from the kiss i said , '' the contract

'' heard you called off your engagement a while back . '' '' yes . '' '' sorry about that . '' she smiled . '' we seem to be saying sorry a lot to each other . '' '' look on the positive side-my screwed-up marriage and your screwed-up engagement give us something in common . '' '' two screwed-up relationships is supposed to be a positive

the three friends stared at it for a moment before alejandro got the courage to slowly lift the cover of the scanner . when he did , the green light shined upward and cast its glow upon the walls and ceiling . sami 's placed her finger just over the flashing green button . she glanced at brian . he nodded . she touched the button . an egg of green light rose up from the scanner

'' if you do n't stop , i 'll begin to think you 're being seductive on purpose so i 'll be distracted and you 'll get your way on the mission statement . '' '' hold it right there . '' anger stirred for the first time . trading barbs was one thing , but she 'd just impugned his honor . '' that 's a strong accusation . '' she faced him , holding her plate . '' can you deny that you 're being
seductive