Deadly Honeymoon (Hardy Brothers Security Book 7) by Hart Lily Harper

Author:Hart, Lily Harper [Hart, Lily Harper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperHart Publications
Published: 2015-04-07T07:00:00+00:00

“I CAN’T say that I’m not surprised to see you here, Mr. Hardy,” Peter said, sipping from his cup of tea as he regarded the eldest Hardy brother thoughtfully.

After a brief tour, Peter had led James and Sophie into the arboretum that Mandy had fallen in love with on her visit. Peter considered himself a student of the human condition. As such, he wanted to see if Mandy’s mate would love the room as much as she did.

He wasn’t disappointed by James’ reaction.

“This is a beautiful room,” James said. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

“It’s one of my favorites.”

“The light is kind of … weird,” James said, lifting his hand. “It’s diffused or something.”

“It’s the glass,” Peter said. “I had it shipped in from Denmark. It helps keep the room warm in the winter without being too thick. I can give you the number to the shop if you’re interested in using it to build something for your delightful wife.”

James glanced at Peter, his face neutral. “Why would you assume that?”

“Because your wife fell in love with this room the minute she saw it,” Peter said. “The fact that you’re here, talking with a man you’re clearly not comfortable trusting, tells me that you’re willing to do anything to make your wife happy.”

“I’m willing to do anything for my wife period,” James said. “I want her happy, but I want her safe more. Well, that’s not exactly true. I guess … I always want her happy. Shit. Yeah, give me the glass guy’s name. I have a feeling the house is going to be getting an addition before it’s all said and done.”

Sophie smirked. “You’re such a softie.”

“Don’t tell anyone,” James quipped. “It will ruin my street cred.”

“No man’s cred is ever diminished by the love of a good woman,” Peter countered. “And I happen to believe that your wife is one of the best women I’ve ever met.”

“Well, we’ve got that in common.”

“Sophie told me you weren’t happy with your wife’s visit to my home,” Peter said.

Sophie blushed furiously. “Peter … I … .”

“I wasn’t,” James said, refusing to apologize for his feelings. “I love my wife more than anything in this world. You must understand that, no matter how nice and respectful you are toward her, I don’t want her in this world.”

“I understand,” Peter said. “I hope you understand that if your wife is ever in any trouble, I will move Heaven and Earth to save her. It’s not just because I find her delightful. I find many people delightful. However, Sophie is my family, and she considers your wife to be her family. That means I protect Sophie’s family. If your wife is in trouble again, I will do what it takes to protect her.”

“You could go broke trying,” James said. “My wife seems to find trouble every time she turns around.”

“She has been mired in a bit of bad luck,” Peter conceded. “What seems to be the problem now?”

James laid out everything. When he was done, he sat back on the couch and waited for Peter to process the situation.

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