One Good Betrayal Deserves Another novel Chapter 5

It was a little over three weeks and Cassie and Ethan were still stuck on the island. There was no sign of any other form of life so far. Fortunately, they had a small, cozy tent and food supplies but they were dwindling to almost nothing. Ethan made use of his hunting skills and caught them dinner once in a while. Cassie didn't know that game meat tasted so good until now.

Ethan and Cassie's bond grew stronger by the day and they told each other everything there was to tell about each other. That's how they passed the time, talking and listening and talking... It's like they had known each other for eons, they were so in sync. It would be difficult for them to go their separate ways when help eventually came.

"I'm glad this happened Cass, it's given me a whole new perspective on life. I see things differently now," Ethan said one night as they snuggled in the single sleeping bag.

"Yeah, I know what you mean...It's like I've discovered a whole new purpose to life and all that I've been stressing about seems so frivolous now." She placed her head on his shoulder as he put his arms around her. "You were right this was a perfect way to escape the whole mess." That's how close they had become. There was no need for words, they both knew how the other felt without having to ask.

"I've come up with a plan to get back at everyone that has ever hurt us. I will put it into action as soon as we touch base. It's going to need careful planning and execution. You're in?" He asked.

"Are you going to let me in on the plan?"

"Sweetheart, you are part of the plan," he chuckled.

"Then I'm in," she winked at him.

"One good betrayal deserves another don't you think?" He quirked an eyebrow.

"Oh, I like the way you think Mr. Hunter." She smiled at him.

"You know what's the best part of this whole ordeal?" He turned to face her, his face serious.

"Tell me?" She held her breath.

"Meeting you." There was so much emotion in those two simple words.

"You're just saying that because you're stuck with me Hunter," she laughed softly but she knew he meant it. She felt it. She saw it in his eyes.

"Somehow I knew you would say that," he twisted his mouth and drew closer until their lips were a breath apart, "but I can't imagine not knowing you. In fact, I want to court you properly once we get off this island. But I know you're not over that jack-Kace. So I'm going to give you time and space to sort out your feelings." He gave her a questioning look.

"Ethan Hunter are you asking me out?" she grinned.

"Yes. Cassandra Winters, will consider being my girlfriend?" he asked

"Well-I don't know what to say-I've never dated a billionaire before," she pouted playfully.

"How about we don't use words?" A flirtatious smile played on his lips.

"I-uhm.." she turned her head down, her cheeks coloring.

"Don't worry Cassandra," he drawled. "When I kiss you-and you will let me kiss you-you will want to more than anything you've ever wanted in your life."