Chapter 15Roberto surveyed his new domain. The casita was new enough that he didn’t take it for granted when he woke mornings. Lying in bed, all he needed to do to witness breathtaking beauty was turn his head. Outside the sliders in his bedroom, a picture-perfect postcard view awaited his approval, rarely changing.
Neon blue sky, cloudless.
The majestic range of the San Jacinto Mountains, topped with pines and still a bit of snow, even in June.
The sparkling aqua waters of the kidney shaped pool. Bright green bougainvillea, dotted with red blossoms.
The stunning beauty belied the heat, though, which Roberto now realized was not for the faint of heart. The air conditioning blowing over his naked body atop the sheets convinced him that to walk outside would be a breath of refreshing air
