Flash Point by Diane Benefiel

Author:Diane Benefiel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic suspense, action and adventure, her life is in danger, fighting an attraction she does not want, inherited cabins from her grandfather, new to town she is all alone, quirky little town, she hates cops, stalwart police chief, the high sierras
Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group

Chapter Thirteen

She crossed the grass with him and when she tried releasing his hand he held firm.

“C’mon, sweetheart. I like holding hands with you.”

Emma sighed. “You’re incorrigible.”

He smiled. “Only where you’re concerned.” As they strolled past picnickers, Emma decided to let herself enjoy the moment. She knew she had never been happier. She had friends in Maddy and Dory, and was developing a community with the townspeople. She had never felt like she belonged someplace, but she did now. And topping it all like a bright shiny crown was Bradley Gallagher.

She had told him the bare bones of her past and he’d acted like it didn’t matter. Now he wanted her for his girlfriend. But she couldn’t help thinking maybe it was all an illusion. She would have to tell him the rest, and when he knew everything, he’d likely feel differently.

A tempting thought occurred to her. What if she didn’t tell him the rest? All of that seemed so removed from her now. What if it didn’t matter? She’d dealt with it, hadn’t she? When she’d first met Brad, she’d had a hard time seeing past the cop. But by simply being who he was, she’d been able to see the man behind the badge. Now it would be so easy to let that part of her life lie dead, to leave it behind her and build on a new foundation.

She couldn’t let him kiss her senseless and have sexy nighttime phone conversations if she didn’t want to build a relationship with him. And something inside her yearned for him, for everything he embodied. He was strong and caring, a leader in the community, and he made her feel like she had never felt before. That by simply being herself, she mattered.

Not telling him every detail of her past wasn’t deception, but a niggling doubt said it wasn’t honesty, either. Brad had the right to know.

She had to face the reality she was falling hard for him. The possibility he felt the same thrilled, and at the same time frightened her senseless. She didn’t want to step back. She wanted to experience this, to see where it would go.

Brad led her across the grass in a direction opposite from the way Maddy and Logan had gone. People called to him when they passed and he responded with a quick wave or a nod, but didn’t stop until an officer in uniform approached. Emma recognized Jack Morgan. He nodded to Emma, then turned to his boss.

“Truckload of hands from the Broken Arrow have shown up.”

Brad raised a brow. “And?”

Jack shrugged. “There’s some troublemakers at that ranch. I’ll keep an eye on them.”

“Don’t hassle them because you’re pissed at Eli MacElvoy, Jack. He’s a good man. They’re here to have a good time like everyone else.”

Jack scowled, but nodded. “Pissed doesn’t even come close. But I won’t hassle them unless they cause trouble.”

A Frisbee flew through the air and landed at Jack’s feet. He bent to scoop it up at the same time a small form barreled toward them, skidding to a stop in front of Jack.

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