"Right," she responded. In his conversation with her, Nathan expressed his eagerness to meet her. The idea of what he could want to say to her made her stomach flip.

And you'll meet me in the Oceans lobby at seven to let me know whether the operation is successful.

She gave him a grin while tilting her head to the side. You know you don't have to do this, she said.

He murmured, moving in close to her, "I know. To: "I want to."

As they landed, she felt the impact and ...