The divorced military queen awakens novel

Sidonie's face tightened for a moment . Why ? Because my life matters to me , that's why . Putting myself on the line for strangers was never part of the plan But when Trent challenged her , she responded , " Because now there's someone I care about even more ? " " What ? " Trent blinked . Sidonie ignored the rescuer and confessed , " Trent , I care about you . I don't want anything to happen to you . If you weren't on this helicopter , I'd fly straight in , danger be d * mned .

But you're here , so I made a different choice . Quinn's already gone in . We'll wait . If she really can't pull it off , I'll drop you off and go back in . " Trent felt his chest tighten . " I'm sorry , Sidonie . I shouldn't have doubted you . I- " " It's fine . Just don't question how I feel about you . " The rescuer rolled his eyes so hard that it nearly gave him a headache . First , Sidonic insisted she had to pilot this mission . Then she dragged along a guy with a cast on his wrist .

And now she was backing off the flight for his sake . This is ridiculous . The guy even looks touched . What an idot . It's obvious Sidonie's just scared . She's probably not that good of a pilot either . And frankly , I don't want my life in her hands . Sneering inwardly at the couple , the rescuer radioed the team on Quinn's helicopter . " What's the situation on your end ? " " We're on site , preparing to rappel . " " Copy . Good luck .

" Once the call ended , Sidonie and Trent exchanged a look . " Ms. Stonehurst , since you're so worried about this gentleman's safety , " the rescuers said dryly , " maybe we should just head back . If things go sideways over there , you won't make it back in time after dropping him off . " Sidonie didn't have a reply for that . By the time Quinn's helicopter touched down on Bridger Group's rooftop helipad , medics were already standing by .

They gave the victims a quick assessment and rushed them to the hospital . Only then did Quinn let out a breath and climb out of the cockpit . It was done . Everyone had been safely rescued . A second later , a pair of strong arms wrapped around her . That familiar scent made her shoulders drop . It was Julius . He locked his arms around her waist and back , his face tucked into the curve of her neck . " You're finally back safe ! " His hoarse whisper shook with relief .

Quinn ran a hand gently through his dark hair . They'd only been apart for an hour , but he held her like it had been much longer . 1/2 " Yeah . I'm back , safe and sound ," she said with a soft laugh . He clung to her even tighter , as if only that alone could keep his world steady . Marley watched with her jaw clenched , eyes burning with jealousy .

Trent also stared at the way Quinn fit into Julius ' arms , his mind replaying how she'd flown straight into turbulent winds for total strangers . Just like on the island , she'd dived into the sea to save a kid she didn't even know . If , back then , she'd actually leapt into the river to save me … Get a grip . What is wrong with me ? I've already hired a private investigator . Eyewitnesses confirmed Sidonie was the one who rescued me . Even if Quinn was fearless , she didn't save me .

Besides … His eyes dropped to the hand she was now running through Julius ' hair . That hand had once touched his . Now that tenderness belonged to someone else . " Trent ! " Sidonie's voice came sharp with jealousy . " Let's go ." Quinn had stolen the show , while Sidonie herself was humiliated . Faced with this loss , she was burning inside . 2/2