Every Vow She Breaks by Jannine Gallant

Author:Jannine Gallant [Gallant, Jannine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

“You’re sure you want to do this alone?” Jed fisted his hands on his hips and scowled. “Remember what Grace said about confronting your stalker by yourself. You might set him off, and then God only knows what he’ll do.”

“If you’re hanging around, Ian will clam up and get defensive. He doesn’t like you very much. In order to get answers, I need to talk to him one-on-one.” Claire picked the keys to his SUV up off the table. “Anyway, I won’t be alone with him, not that I believe Ian poses a threat. The other scientists will be at the camp with us.”

“That’s the only reason I’m letting you go.”

She stopped at the door to the motor home and turned. “I make my own decisions. Sleeping with me doesn’t give you the right to order me around like I’m a brainless child.”

“I didn’t mean it that way.” He ran a hand through his hair and sighed. “Aren’t I allowed to be worried? I care about you.”

“You can express your concern without acting like a Neanderthal. Or a Bigfoot.” She summoned up a sweet smile.

Some of the anxiety faded from his direct blue gaze, and he grinned. “Who says Bigfoots…feet…whatever aren’t poster boys for women’s lib. Their females might run the show.”

The tension between them dissolved with the silly banter, and her smile grew. “Good point. If I see one while I’m out there, I’ll be sure to ask who wears the pants in his family. In the meantime, I’m going to sit down with Ian and have a rational conversation. If he’s the one who left the nightie and other stuff, I’ll make sure he understands his gestures aren’t appreciated.”

“You don’t believe he’s guilty of obsessing over anything but Sasquatches.” His eyes narrowed. “If you did, you wouldn’t be so calm about confronting him.”

“No, I don’t think he’s the one. But I’ll ask him anyway, and his reaction will tell me everything I need to know. He’s not great at hiding his feelings, either.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

Claire pushed open the door. “Nothing. It was a compliment. With you, I always know exactly where I stand.”

“I would hope so.” Stepping across Scoop who was sprawled on the motor home floor, he tilted her chin with a gentle touch then kissed her, slowly and thoroughly. “Come right back afterward. Please. I’m going to worry until you return safe and sound.”

She nodded. “Since you asked nicely, I will.”

The drive to the scientists’ camp seemed endless, providing way too much time to dwell on Jed’s phobia when it came to making a commitment. The night before—for about two whole seconds—she’d held her breath, anticipating a declaration of love. It hadn’t happened, and she’d responded with equal ambiguity. Not that she doubted her feelings for him. Pretending they were a simple mixture of affection and lust wasn’t working any longer. The emotion turning her inside out could only be love. Her heart jumped whenever he was near, and she melted into a puddle of yearning at his most casual touch.

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