I hit the wall hard just before getting tossed the other way. I scrambled to my feet and lunged for the ladder. I grabbed it just in time. The ship lurched the other way and one of the dressers came away from the wall and barreled straight for me. I had to scurry as fast as I could up the ladder ...
I hesitated in taking it, but knew that I had to. I didn’t want to give any inclination that I didn’t intend to follow through with the wedding plans. I reached for his arm, but it was already too late for him not to notice a hint of reluctance. The more distance that passed between Grix and me, ...