Bachelor Unbound by Brenda Jackson

Author:Brenda Jackson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-09-10T19:17:45+00:00

Chapter 14

Celine thought Zion had a spacious kitchen and she moved about as if she’d done so several times. Her father would be shocked to discover she knew her way around anyone’s kitchen, since she’d never shown any interest at home. What he didn’t know was that she worked with various notable chefs who volunteered their time and services to Second Chances.

The burner phone, which was still sitting on the counter, rang. Celine had learned her lesson about being quick to answer it. When she’d done so a half hour or so ago, assuming it was her father, it had been someone for Zion. A woman name Bettina. Needless to say, it was quite obvious she hadn’t appreciated another female answering Zion’s phone. Since Bettina had called on the burner and not his regular cell phone, Celine didn’t have to wonder just what type of relationship the two of them shared. That was why it hadn’t bothered her one iota when the woman took time to try to convince Celine of how important Bettina was in Zion’s life.

And speaking of Zion...

He had left a few hours ago for his workspace and hadn’t returned. She’d given him an approximate time when dinner would be ready, and it was past that time and he still hadn’t shown up.

His phone stopped ringing and she checked it to verify that it had been Bettina and not her father. When she saw it had been the woman, she placed the phone back on the counter.

Her thoughts shifted to her dad. She hadn’t talked to him again since that morning. Knowing he had notified the FBI had given her some assurance he was taking things seriously. When she’d spoken with Desha earlier, she hadn’t told her best friend about the kidnapping. She merely told her that she’d decided to extend her stay in Rome another week.

Celine was glad she’d checked in at Second Chances, as well. Stuart had assured her things were running smoothly as usual. When she’d told him that she’d decided to extend her trip to Europe for another week, he had encouraged her to enjoy herself. If only he knew how impossible that would be to do.

“Something smells good.”

Celine turned from the stove to glance over at Zion. Desire rushed through her insides the instant she saw him. She would think the sexual chemistry between them would have lessened by now, but it hadn’t. If anything, it was stronger than ever. “I hope it tastes as good as it smells.”

“I’m sure it will. What is it?”

“A chicken potpie. I found all the ingredients I needed here. Your caretaker did an awesome job of stocking the place.”

“He usually does,” Zion said, walking over to the sink to wash his hands. “What can I do to help?”

Celine should be happy he offered his assistance, but sharing space with him wouldn’t work. Regardless of how massive his kitchen was, he seemed to draw her to him. “No help needed. I got this. Besides, you got a call on your burner phone you might want to return.

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