Freezing Point by Elizabeth Goddard

Author:Elizabeth Goddard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-08-16T04:00:00+00:00

Casey strolled out of the movie theater and tossed her bag of popcorn into the trash. “Well, what did you think?” she asked.

“I loved it!” Tessa, a coworker from the newspaper had invited her along to a movie, and Casey had agreed, believing she needed a serious distraction from real life. Still, throughout the entire romantic comedy, Casey couldn’t stop thinking about Jesse’s words—that he would keep her safe.

“I’m glad you invited me. I’ve been a little stressed lately,” Casey said.

“Yeah, me, too. Life can get so hectic. I wish I could meet a hunk like Matthew McConaughey, though.”

They strolled out of the theater and into the parking lot. A light flickered off in the far corner, reminding Casey of the night when she’d stumbled into the dark and a creep had scared her. If Jesse hadn’t opened the door, would the man have done more than simply scare her?

For weeks and months now, she’d prayed that God would protect her. Could Jesse be the one He’d sent? But how could he help her?

As cars pulled away from the theater, Casey spotted someone leaning against her car. Tessa had parked next to her and they walked together.

Jesse. Her heart sprang into backflips. How had he found her?

“Who’s that?” Tessa asked. “He’s cute.”

“Just a friend,” Casey said, thinking about their friendship born of peculiar circumstances.

“Maybe you can set me up with him.” She flashed Casey a smile.

Casey startled at the woman’s words. “We’ll see,” she said, but considered Tessa’s request for all of about two seconds.

When Casey was almost to her car, Jesse’s smile grew wide, spreading into his double dimples.

She loved that smile.

Leaning against her car, with his arms crossed over his chest, and his shoulders appearing broad and powerful, he looked like a man who could definitely protect her. It felt good, more than good, to finally have shared what was going on in her life. Almost like he shared the weight of her burden with her.

“You went to a movie without inviting me?” Jesse asked. “I’m hurt.”

Tessa gave a little wave from the other side of her car. “Good night, Casey. Maybe we can do this again,” she said.

“Sounds good,” Casey said. She watched Tessa climb into her car, then her gaze slid back to Jesse. “I didn’t think you’d be interested. It was a chick flick.”

He studied her. What was he thinking?

“Come here,” he said, reaching out for her.

Casey flew into his arms. She had been thinking about him all day. “Is public display of affection against the law in Orange Crossings?” she asked, her words vibrating against his shirt.

“I’m all for getting arrested. How about you?”

She laughed, allowing herself to soak in the feeling of being in his arms, the feeling of being in his embrace.

“You weren’t following me again, were you?” Even if he was, Casey decided she didn’t mind.

“After everything you told me today, when you didn’t answer your phone, I was worried,” he said. “So I drove around. Your green bug is easy to spot.

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