Heaven Knows by Jillian Hart

Author:Jillian Hart
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mills & Boon Love Inspired
Published: 2003-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“I hope you know something about dogs.”

Alexandra dug her car keys out of her pocket. “Actually, I do, but you’re not paying me for that.”

“Getting tough with me, are you?” He crossed his arms over his chest, impressive as always with the shadows clinging to him and the wind ruffling his dark hair. “I knew you were too good to be true. Now I see the real Alexandra.”

“Oh, you’re one to talk. Hiring me to keep house and look after your daughter, and now this. A hidden agenda.”

“Guilty as charged. Except I didn’t know we were going to get a dog so soon.”

“You must have known you would fold and give in to Hailey’s wishes. After all, Mrs. Whitly told me you had asked about the puppies only last week.”

“Can’t trust anyone to keep a secret. What’s the world coming to? Okay, so I had a suspicion, but that’s all it was. Mom doesn’t know anything about dogs, either, so that leaves us at your mercy.”

“You’re in luck. I do have some puppy knowledge, but it’s going to cost you.”

“I knew you were going to say that. Okay, give it to me. How much is this going to set me back?”

“Your mom’s potato salad recipe. Hey, don’t look at me like that. I know what’s important in life.”

“Getting you all the gold in Fort Knox would be easier. Do you know my mom guards that secret family recipe with her life? Is there any chance I could just pay you extra?”

“Nope.” Alexandra swung her car door open. “Talk to Bev.”

“She’s gonna hurt me if I ask her for the recipe.”

“A big brave man like you shouldn’t be afraid of a little pain.” She couldn’t help teasing. “Still want my help with the puppy?”

He gestured toward the pickup’s passenger window where Hailey could be seen through the tempered glass, her cheek to the puppy’s cute round head. They were nuzzling, clearly in love, as only little girls and their puppies can be.

“I need all the help I can get,” John confessed. “Are you going to make me beg?”

“It’s tempting, but I’ll spare you this time.” Alexandra dropped her purse on the floor. “I’ll follow you to the grocery store.”

“You’re going to have fun spending my money, aren’t you?”

“We’ll just pick up a few things the puppy needs for tonight, but there’s a pet store in Bozeman that could be making a profit tomorrow.”

John’s fist flew to his heart, as if she’d inflicted a mortal wound. “I’ll take it like a man and give you my credit card.”

“And how exactly am I going to use your credit card without being arrested for fraud?”

“I know the owner of the pet store. I’ll give him a call first thing in the morning.”

“Good.” She tossed him a smile that could charm the sun out of the sky and slipped behind the wheel of her rusted yellow VW.

Slim and lithe, as graceful as dreams, she lifted her delicate hand in a wave, silver rings flashing, before backing out of the driveway.

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