Deadly Fall by Elle James

Author:Elle James [James, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Dix put on a pair of underwear and jogging shorts, and waited a few minutes before opening her door again. She wanted to listen for any sounds in Leigha’s room. Then she lay on the bed, staring up at the ceiling, cursing the wickedly delicious ache between her legs. She wanted more than anything to go back into Andrew’s room and tell him she wanted to be with him. But she was afraid.

Afraid she’d feel confined and need to bust free. Afraid her nightmares would make her lash out.

Andrew and Leigha had enough healing to do without having her add her own problems to the mix.

Stick to the job. Don’t get involved. Don’t fall in love.

Dix clapped a hand over her mouth to keep from crying out. No. She couldn’t be falling for Andrew Stratford. He deserved someone who wasn’t broken. He’d have no problem finding a wife who could love him and Leigha. The father and daughter were perfect, everything a woman could want in a husband and child.

Eventually she slept, waking with a start when she heard the sound of little footsteps padding down the hallway.

Leigha stood in the doorway to Dix’s bedroom, wearing her nightgown.

“Hey, sweetie.”

“Are you awake?” she asked.

Dix pushed back the covers and got out of bed. “I am. Are you hungry?”

Leigha nodded.

“Let’s get dressed and brush our hair before we go downstairs.” Dix went to her suitcase and unearthed a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

Leigha entered the room and wandered around, touching the few toiletries Dix had brought with her. “Do you like it here?” she asked.

Dix put on her bra beneath her nightshirt. When it was in place, she shucked the shirt and dragged the T-shirt on before responding. “Yes, I do.”

The little girl tilted her head to the side and stared at Dix with her big blue eyes. “Why?”

“For one, I like you.” Dix kissed the top of the child’s head.

Leigha smiled. “I like you, too.”

Dix walked to the window and stared out at the incredible view. “I also like that you can see the ocean from here.”

“Me, too.” Leigha lifted Dix’s brush and ran it through her hair. “Do you like Mr. Stratford?”

The girl’s question caught Dix by surprise and she dropped the jeans she’d been holding. Where was Leigha going with her questions? “Of course I do. Your father is a good man.”

“I know. I just wondered.” She laid the brush back on the dresser and skipped to the door. “I hope Mrs. Purdy is making pancakes this morning. I love pancakes.” She left the room and ran back to her own.

Dix finished dressing and followed Leigha.

The child had dressed herself in jeans, a T-shirt and sneakers. She was brushing her hair, though she struggled with the tangles.

“May I?” Dix held out her hand.

Leigha laid the brush in it. “Did your mommy brush your hair?”

“Yes, she did.”

She stared at her reflection in the mirror. “Mine didn’t.”

Stumped again, Dix didn’t know if she should comment or let Leigha’s announcement pass.

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