Haunted Hearts by Bronwyn Forest

Author:Bronwyn Forest [Forest, Bronwyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Erotic Romance Fiction
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group
Published: 2020-09-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“Is the camera level? Your hand is shaking.” Nick’s amusement and exasperation were obvious as he interrupted his script to address the cameraman.

Ari suppressed a smile as Rocky Roberts followed Nick through the Garcias’ house, capturing Nick’s commentary about the investigation. Rocky clearly wanted to bolt. His face was pallid and sweaty and he scanned nervously as they progressed from room to room. In spite of the serious nature of her work, and this case in particular, Rocky’s terrified hypervigilance added a touch of levity she appreciated.

“We have to keep this moving,” she directed the men, glancing out of the window as they ascended the stairs. “It’s getting dark and Father Joe will be here soon. No more filming once we settle in for the night.”

“Roger that.” Nick winked at her. Rocky threw her a relieved glance and went back to his task.

It had been decided that each of them—Ari, Samir, Nick and Father Joe—would be in charge of monitoring sections of the house throughout the night, looking for any sign of paranormal activity. Samir would keep the master monitor, the computer that displayed the view from each room, at his station in the living room. Ari would be in Violet’s room, Father Joe in Rosie’s and Nick in the master bedroom.

Despite the clench in her belly, Ari seriously doubted anything would happen. Still, she had to go through the motions. According to Father Joe, the poltergeist—if there was one—would be most likely to show itself in Violet’s room, then Rosie’s and finally the master bedroom. The downstairs was less of a concern, though not off the radar.

Ari followed Nick and Rocky, half-listening to the formulaic commentary and trying not to stare obsessively at Nick’s perfect physique. He was dressed in what was apparently his usual uniform of cargo pants, Timberlands and fitted dark blue T-shirt, which showcased his muscled form and the languid way he moved. She felt like wallpaper in plain jeans, black sweater and sneakers, her hair pulled back into a ponytail. However, Nick had kissed her like there was no tomorrow and told her how edible she looked before they left her house, so maybe he didn’t put much stock in fashion.

The previous night still vibrated through her body like echoes of a symphony. Every cell seemed to sing. She’d never imagined it could be like that with anyone, woman or man. It was as though part of her had been asleep all her life until now. A sense of being awake and alive and joyful radiated from her.

Have I ever felt like this before? she wondered as she trailed the men into Violet Garcia’s room.

Stuffed animals adorned the bed, which was covered in a flowered yellow comforter. Dolls and books were lined up neatly on the shelves and sparkly dress-up clothes spilled out of a toybox. The innocent, playful spirit of the little girl who lived here inhabited the room, almost as if Violet were standing right there with her, holding her hand.

Ari’s heart went still and she remembered when she had been awake, alive and joyful before.

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