A/N: WHEW! Here it is... I finally made it to the end...why is it I always practically end up with novels? Anyway, please read this and review...I'm happy to make any corrections...I still want to learn everything I can from all you gorgeous fic writers!

Mind Reading- Part 16

Markled Princess out to sit on the beach. They had a lot to talk about.

The waves shimmered as the resort lights danced across the water. They sat side by side; digging their toes in the sand and watching the foam wash up on the beach. The wind gently whipped their hair.

Mark looked over at his companion. "Will you forgive me?"

Princess pulled a strand of hair behind her ear and gazed at him questioningly. "For what?"

"I should've listened to my heart yesterday… instead of listening to Jason. I really wanted to be with you…not Melanie."

Princess smiled. "You did?"

"Yes…" Mark continued, "…and if I had been with you, you wouldn't have met that son of a bitch, Brian…I would've made sure of that."

"But you were there for me, when I needed you most…" Princess took him by the hand and looked him in the eyes. "…and I am grateful…"

She leaned in, cupped his face, and kissed him. It was a gentle, sweet kiss, but it sent shivers through both of them.

As she pulled away, he replied in a low, soft tone. "I always will be there when you need me, Princess…" He wrapped his arms around her and continued to kiss her. He speckled sweet kisses all over her neck and face, caressing her gently.

He was passionate, but gentle. Respectful of her and what she had just been through. But all the time letting her know how deeply he cared for her through his actions.

They didn't notice a set of spies hiding behind the brush along the beach.

Well, guys, it looks like our Commander's in love…there's no help for him…Jason parted the bushes and looked at the other "spies."

No help for Princess, either…Keyop remarked.

You gotta admit, they look kinda cute together…Tiny added.

Keyop sat up straight. What if the Chief finds out?

Jason pushed him back into the bushes. He's not gonna find out, right small fry?

Right!

Now, let's leave the two lovebirds to their nest…Jason smiled and motioned for the other two to follow him back to the cabin.