Harlequin Nocturne November 2015 Box Set by Karen Whiddon

Author:Karen Whiddon
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781459292154
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Even with the ominous clouds and the angry wind, Ryan could feel the change in the barometric pressure. Both exhilarating and nerve-racking, this almost sixth sense lent an even stronger sense of urgency to their rushed preparations. Working alongside Maria and Kathleen, he nailed sheets of plywood over the windows of her wedding chapel. When they’d finished, Maria grabbed his hand and said a quick prayer that her building would be spared.

“Come on,” he told them. “We’re finished here. We’ve got to see what we can do to fortify your house, Maria. What about you, Kathleen?”

“I live in an apartment,” Kathleen answered. “I’ve already packed my most precious belongings.”

“I closed my hurricane shutters this morning,” Maria added. “That’s about all I can do to my house.” When she turned to face him, she wasn’t entirely successful at hiding the panic in her beautiful brown eyes. “But, though I hate to admit it, we need to start making phone calls and cancel the wedding.”

Pulling her close, he kissed the top of her head. “I’ve already had Timothy contact everyone.”

Her dejected nod had him cupping her chin with his hand, lifting her face to his. Though he’d worried he’d find tears, there were none. “But our wedding isn’t canceled.”

She gasped. “What?”

“I’ve arranged for a different location. Timothy went on ahead to get everything set up. We’re only postponing it one day.”

“One day? But that’s not long enough for people to change their travel arrangements.”

Shaking his head, he brushed a light kiss against her lips. “Your family has let me know they’ve taken care of their own.” Which meant they’d fly themselves as dragons. “As for everyone else, I’ve got them taken care of. Tickets are purchased and all travel is arranged.”

Maria nodded. But then, as the rest of what he’d told her sank in, she narrowed her eyes. “You say you’ve moved our wedding? To where?”

Though she’d find out soon enough, Ryan simply smiled. “It’s a surprise. Now grab your bag. Since Houston’s closed all the airports, I’ve hired a helicopter to pick us up at John Sealy Hospital. It’ll be here in an hour.”

Maria didn’t move. “But...”

“Come on. We’ll stop by your house on the way so you can grab your things. Since I forewarned Kathleen, she’s got her bag with her. Your friend Rhonda will also meet us there.”

“Good. I couldn’t very well have a wedding without my maid of honor. Still, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to what money can do,” Maria muttered, climbing into his Jeep. Then, gazing out the window at the ominous sky, she brightened. “If my Corvette gets flooded, will you buy me a new one?”

He grinned. “Of course. You can even have it painted turquoise if you like.”

Her answering laugh was music to his ears.

Maria grabbed her overnight bag and the plastic bag containing her wedding dress, which she took great pains to conceal from him, then they headed to the hospital. The chopper had already arrived and the pilot waited for them near the door going outside to the heliport.

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