Claiming His Secret Heir by Joanne Rock

Author:Joanne Rock [Rock, Joanne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-10-19T12:39:23+00:00

Nine

After sledding and a picnic, Damon thought Caroline seemed more relaxed. They’d made a plan for dinner in front of the fire in her suite, a location he didn’t even have to lobby for since she wanted to stay close to Lucas and his room was on the same floor as hers. Her bedroom had a sitting room with a table, and she’d suggested it would be more relaxing to have a simple meal up there as opposed to the formal dining space.

That she wanted to unwind around him seemed like a personal victory.

He pushed the baby’s carriage across Fifth Avenue while the bodyguard who accompanied them pulled the sled with the picnic hamper and leftovers. Damon hadn’t wanted Caroline to overexert herself, and it had been a busy day already.

“So I’m going to feed Lucas while you relax for a little while.” He reminded her of the plan as they approached the huge town house. “Just text me when you’re ready for dinner and I’ll have it brought up.”

“Thank you.” She hugged her arms around herself. The temperature was dropping now that the sun had dipped low on the horizon. “It was fun getting outdoors today. It made me realize how long I’ve been cooped up inside, between caring for Lucas and being sick.”

Damon didn’t remind her that she’d been a prisoner in her father’s home as much as she had been in Mexico. He hoped with time she would comprehend the depth of her father’s betrayal. Did she understand that Damon would never allow Lucas to be near Stephan Degraff again?

“Speaking of which, I confirmed an appointment with a highly respected local therapist for you tomorrow.” He unlocked the door to the town house, unwilling to bother the staff inside. Besides, they had enough witnesses to private conversations with the security lurking behind them. “Maybe she’ll have new ideas for helping you recover your memories and your health.”

If Caroline recovered her full memory, it would go a long way in convincing her to stay away from her father. Assuming, of course, she was genuinely committed to starting this marriage over. He had at least ruled out his concern that she might be conspiring against him with her father. Damon believed she was invested in discovering the truth.

“Thank you.” She stepped inside while he held the door for her. “I’d like that.”

He barely had time to savor that small triumph when the bodyguard who’d been stationed at the house stalked into the foyer, a paper in hand.

This one was Wade, he recalled. The guy had an impressive scar on the side of his neck and a don’t-mess-with-me demeanor that Damon appreciated in a protector.

“Is everything all right?” Damon’s eyes darted to Lucas and Caroline, and he reassured himself they were still right there with him. He reached into the baby carriage to lift his son from the seat so he could cradle him in his arms.

Behind him, Caroline slid off her boots and left them on a mat to one side of the entry.

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