A Mail-Order Destiny by Janelle Daniels

Author:Janelle Daniels [Daniels, Janelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dream Cache Publishing
Published: 2018-08-02T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

After looking through every inch of the library yesterday, Willow had to finally accept defeat. They had the one clue, but they hadn't been able to make sense of it one way or another. They were at a dead end.

Rhys had given them leave to search his office, but Willow very much doubted the treasure would be in there. As far as she could tell, the office had been the hotel owner's personal space, barred from other people. Especially guests. But it never hurt to look.

"I'm feeling good about this," Abby said, as they made their way to Rhys' private domain.

They'd stayed an additional night at the hotel, and she was grateful Jared had been willing to return to the house and have Sylvia pack them a bag. It had made their stay more comfortable, but Willow was surprised she enjoyed the hotel more than her own home. It wasn't the luxurious atmosphere Rhys was imbuing the place with, although that was awfully pleasant. No, she liked the fact that there were so many people around.

It was something she missed, now that the other brides were married and had moved out. Even before Juliette had left, it had been too quiet. Willow liked noise and action. She liked knowing something was always going on, thrived on the hustle and bustle at the hotel.

But this wasn't her home, and she needed to keep herself from getting used to it. If Abby wanted to stay, though, Willow would support her, even if it gave her brother an edge in convincing her to return home.

"I do, too," Willow finally said, in reply to Abby. "I hope we find something that points us in the right direction. We're running out of time."

Abby looked up at her. "We don't have to return back to the house, you know. Rhys said we could stay as long as we wanted."

"While I appreciate your brother's hospitality, I can't stay. I have a perfectly good home to live in. Besides, there isn't enough space here for my designs, materials, and business. I've been able to put off everything the last few days, but I have another round of fittings coming up, and I'll need more space for my supplies."

Abby nodded. "I understand. I'll let Rhys know we'll be heading back to the house tonight."

"Thank you." Willow was grateful, truly. But she didn't feel happy about it, for some reason. While it made sense to go, she didn't want to leave.

"Of course. It is all completely understandable. And you're right. It's time to get back to real life."

Willow didn't want to point out that this could be Abby's real life again. She'd grown up in this atmosphere, grown up in privilege. While Willow knew money wasn't everything, it sure helped with a lot of things. "By the way, has Rhys talked to you about your inheritance?"

"Yes!" She stopped, turned, and grabbed Willow's arm. "Yes. I forgot to tell you." She practically lit with excitement, and Willow already guessed what Rhys had said.

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