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Chapters (56)
  1. Cover
  2. Dedication
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  18. OCTOBER
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  52. Acknowledgments
  53. More from Jessica Redland
  54. About the Author
  55. Also by Jessica Redland
  56. About Boldwood Books

‘No. Thor does not surf,’ I said in a caveman-type voice. No idea where that came from. In the films, he speaks with a posh English accent!

‘Ever tried it?’

‘No. Thor’s hammer gets in the way.’

She laughed loudly once more and I found myself laughing with her.

‘That’s the first time I’ve heard it referred to as that.’ Her eyes sparkled with mischief. ‘Seriously, though, have you ever wanted to try surfing?’

‘Erm…’

‘Well now’s your chance whether you want to or not. I know it’s not exactly a typical first-date activity but I figured that if your brother had lied about you and had set me up with a loser, at least I’d spend the evening doing something I love and it wouldn’t be completely wasted. No offence.’

‘Refreshingly honest. No offence taken.’

She crossed her arms and cocked her head to one side, staring at me for a moment. ‘I will say, though, that Dr Jack isn’t in my bad books… yet. First impressions are good… apart from the incredibly rude late show of course.’

‘Sorry about that. I just, erm…’

‘You were going to bottle it. I know. Jack did call me to warn me. He said he was sure that you were too much of a gent to stand me up but wanted to warn me just in case you went against type.’

‘I’m sorry. It wasn’t personal.’

‘I know. But if you ask me, you’re better off without her.’

‘He told you about Kirsty?’

‘He did, but before you get mad at him, I already knew. I’m afraid it’s common knowledge at the hospital. If it makes you feel better, I could tell you that the junior doctor you caught her with was my boyfriend.’

‘You’re kidding me?’

She stared at me for a moment, deadly serious. ‘I wish I was. We have a little boy and we were going to get married and…’ She stopped and belly laughed again. ‘Sorry. Yes, I am kidding you! Truth is, I don’t know the guy and I don’t want to. I do know Kirsty, though, and all I can say is it’s her loss. If I’d captured the heart of the Ruler of Asgard, I’m not sure I’d let him go.’

She grabbed my hand and pulled me towards The Surf Shack. ‘Come on, Thor. Let’s get you changed into something more practical for the North Sea. If you manage to stand on your board, the drinks are on me. Assuming you don’t still want to do a runner, that is.’