The bathroom didn’t have a lock inside, so it made it easy for him toe in. When Shirley heard the


    door opening, she turned around and quickly hid herself in the steam. “Why did you…”


    “We’re showering together.” Zacharias smiled and came in.


    Shirley blushed. “Is it toote to say no?”


    Yes. Zacharias held her waist and the back of her head, and then he kissed her. Shirley moaned and


    was pulled into Zacharias’ embrace. He led the action in the steamy bathroom. They then took the


    battle to the bed.


    Shirley had no idea how much time had passed, but she was eventually exhausted, and she was


    usually a vivacious person. Shey in Zacharias’ armsnguidly, with nary the strength to even open


    her eyes.


    Zacharias wasbing her hair. He was radiating warmth, like a tiger who had its fill. Shirley had a


    look of enjoyment on her face, a smile curling her lips.


    Zacharias kissed her. “Sleep.”


    Shirley didn’t even want to think. She was so tired, she just wanted to sleep, and she fell asleep in


    Zacharias’ arms a whileter. He kissed her hair and fell asleep with Shirley in his arms.


    Dawn came. Shirley opened her eyes and found that Zacharias was already gone, though he left a


    note for her. He told her to get breakfast after she woke up, and then someone would take her home.


    Shirley wanted to stay, but Zacharias was going to work immediately, and with Christmasing, he


    would have a lot more to deal with.


    Shirley went home. Right after that, she got news that her father would bring his whole family back to


    the base for Christmas. That included her. Shirley was shocked. “Why are we going back to the base?


    Can’t we celebrate Christmas here?” Shirley quickly asked.


    “Tons of things to settle at the base. Pack up your stuff, Shirley. We’re setting off at six.”


    Shirley wanted to stay, but her parents would be at the base, and as their daughter, she had to


    celebrate Christmas with them.


    Back in the bedroom, Ang said, “Richard, you could’ve told Shirley about this. She’s confused right


    now.”


    Richard shook her head. “I can’t, or she won’t leave. Zacharias is dealing with some dangerous


    individuals right now, and he’s worried she might get dragged into the mess.”


    Earlier in the morning, Zacharias called Richard and asked them to take Shirley back to the base. He


    was dealing with some dangerous people who had intel on a lot of stuff, including Shirley’s details.


    Shirley went back to her room. Resigned, she called Zacharias. I have to go back to the base.


    “Hello?” Zacharias asked.


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    “Zach, my dad just said we’ll be celebrating Christmas at the base. I might have to go with him,” said


    Shirley, a little resigned.


    “It’s alright, Shir. We’ll meet after Christmas. I can’t leave work right now either, so you spend some


    time with your folks,” said Zacharias, consoling Shirley.


    Shirley had no choice but to listen to him. “I will. You take care of yourself. Don’t work through the night,


    alright?”


    “Yeah, I know. I won’t,” said Zacharias in a husky voice.


    “I’d love to see you again before I leave.” Shirley bit her lip. Richard was in a hurry, though. They had to


    leave by six, so she wouldn’t be able to do that.


    “Go to the base with your folks, alright? I’ll see you there after Christmas.”


    “Really?” Shirley asked, surprised.


    “Yes.”


    “We have a deal. You’reing to the base for me after Christmas.” Shirley was delighted. She grew


    up in the base, and she was more than happy to take Zacharias on a tour.


    After getting her spirits lifted, Shirley packed her things.


    Back at Zacharias’ office, Zacharias put his phone down and heaved a sigh. Now that Shirley and her


    parents are safe, it’s time to settle a score. This will be a hard battle.