“You need a watch,” Professor continued, misreading her pause. “Especially if you plan on doing any diving.”
She looked up at him, and then made a show of slipping it onto her wrist. “Thank you. It’s beautiful.”
He shrugged. No big deal.
This time, she didn’t hold back. She hugged him. Tight. Afraid that if she let go, he might see the fear in her eyes.
The chronograph was heavy on her wrist, and in her mind’s eye she could picture every detail. The stainless steel band and case, the flawless scratch resistant sapphire crystal, the bright blue face and luminous red sweep hands.
It was exactly the way she remembered it.
About the Authors
David Wood is the author of the popular action-adventure series, The Dane Maddock Adventures, as well as several stand-alone works and two series for young adults. Under his David Debord pen name he is the author of the Absent Gods fantasy series. When not writing, he co-hosts the Authorcast podcast. David and his family live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visit him online at www.davidwoodweb.com.
Sean Ellis is the author of several thriller and adventure novels. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Policy from Oregon State University. Sean is also a member of the International Thriller Writers organization. He currently resides in Arizona, where he divides his time between writing, adventure sports, and trying to figure out how to save the world. Visit him at www.seanellisthrillers.com.