Harbor of Secrets by Alyssa Drake

Author:Alyssa Drake
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Seductive Quill LLC

CHAPTER 7

Boat was not an accurate description of the vessel waiting for them at the marina, even yacht sounded too trite for the monstrosity floating calmly in the water.

“That’s your boat?” asked Eliza incredulously as they pulled into the parking lot.

Nate shrugged. “There are a lot of people going.”

“How many is a lot? Sabrina said seven people.”

“Seven in our party.” Nate corrected her with an odd look. “The number is closer to two hundred.”

“Two hundred people!” Eliza’s mind reeled. Nate couldn’t possibly outbid all of them.

“Yes, I can.” He answered her unasked question.

“You can what?” She glanced at him wearily.

His hand snaked out, lacing through her fingers. He lifted her hand, his lips caressing the inside of her wrist. “I will win you. I am looking forward to a repeat performance of this morning’s activities.”

A fist banged on the car window. Eliza jumped with a squeak, snatching her arm from Nate’s mouth. Sabrina’s angry face glared through the passenger glass. Nate sighed and rolled down the window.

“Yes, Sabrina?” His waspish tone seeped from the car. “May I help you?”

“How dare you steal my friend?” She hissed and stuck her head into the car, glancing at Eliza, her eyes filled with worry. “Are you alright?”

“I took your friend shopping for clothing this morning because you were too busy.”

“I was dealing with a domestic dispute.” Sabrina jerked her head at him.

“Then, you’re welcome.” Nate inclined his head.

“That’s all you better have done.” Sabrina’s hand dipped into the car, depressing the lock. Quickly she ripped open the door and plucked Eliza from the car.

“I took her to breakfast, too.” Nate smirked as Sabrina slammed the door. She dragged Eliza toward the trunk and slammed her fist on the car.

“Your other brother was there, too.” Eliza winced as Sabrina’s nails gouged into her bicep.

“What?” Sabrina dropped Eliza’s arm in shock. “You met Everett?”

“Yes.” Nate climbed from the car and eased his door closed. He joined them at the rear of the car.

“What were the two of you doing together this morning?” Sabrina’s eyes narrowed. “Plotting?”

“No, it was a serendipitous meeting.” Nate lifted his hand and crossed a finger over his heart.

“Since when are the two of you early for any event?”

“Father called.”

Sabrina paled. “Why?”

Nate shrugged. “All he said was I was to arrive no later than Friday evening.”

“Oh, midnight.” Eliza glanced at him. “That’s why you showed up so late.”

“Yes.” Nate inclined his head. “As far as I could push it, but no farther.” His gaze flicked back to Sabrina. “I suspect Everett received the same kind of call.”

“But he wasn’t at the house.” Sabrina frowned. “Where did you meet him?”

“He chased us down the highway,” said Eliza, her gaze shifting between the two siblings. “Perhaps he slept in the garage and we woke him when we left this morning.”

“That’s highly probable.” Nate stroked his chin thoughtfully. “He does love to tinker. He even created a makeshift apartment over the garage.”

“It still doesn’t answer the question as to why Father contacted you both.” Sabrina paced three steps toward the dock, staring at the yacht.

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