Guarding His Body by A.C. Arthur

Author:A.C. Arthur
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2008-12-08T16:00:00+00:00

It was quiet inside of the car as Renny and Bree made their way back into the city toward Renny’s condo. Just as discussions about Mr. Bennett’s enemies had gotten under way, Raphael announced dinner and they’d all moved to the dining room. Renny had claimed Bree’s arm as soon as the progression from one room to the other had begun, making sure she sat next to him. Adriana was on her other side, giving her knowing smiles throughout the meal. Alex, too, kept an eye on Bree throughout dinner until she knew unmistakably that he’d seen the same thing his sister had.

Oddly enough by the end of the evening she found she wasn’t overly bothered by it. In fact, she could say that by the time she and Renny prepared to leave she’d almost felt as if she’d enjoyed a family dinner. She, Sam and Trent were the only outsiders there. The other guards had been given a few hours off since all the clients were relatively in one place. After they’d come up with a few suspects, one Bree still hadn’t mentioned, the discussion had turned to the merger and what it would mean to the family. Bree noticed with some surprise that Renny contributed to this conversation as if he were an employee of Bennett Industries. He had been right when he told her he had an interest in his family business; he simply had another interest, as well.

She thought of his sculptures again and felt anticipation bloom as the opening of the gallery grew closer. Exactly when she’d become interested in art she hadn’t the faintest idea, but she was definitely proud of Renny’s work and anxious for the world to see what she saw. When the car came to a stop she didn’t even move to open her own door, for she knew he’d be right there reaching for her hand and she’d gladly give it. She was as independent as they came and as capable as any man, but when she was with Renny she slipped easily into the role of female, allowing him to comfort and protect her as needed. And as she stepped out of the car and he held her close to his chest for a moment, his arms encircling her waist, she wondered exactly when this change had occurred.

“You’re tired. Come on so I can tuck you in.” He laced his fingers through hers and they went through the parking garage doors and up the steps to his condo.

On the way, Bree wondered if they would sleep together on the floor in front of that mesmerizing fire again or if they’d go their separate ways, sleeping in the beds assigned to them. All of a sudden the latter didn’t seem so appealing.

She was busily thinking of the impending sleeping arrangement when they approached the door and she felt Renny stiffen beside her. When he paused, she looked up at him, then followed his line of vision.

The door was ajar.

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