Her Mother's Killer by Schroeder Melissa

Author:Schroeder, Melissa [Schroeder, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Melissa Schroeder Publishing
Published: 2013-04-09T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Thea couldn’t believe Jason was actually standing on her doorstep. His eyes widened at the sight of Duncan and his mouth opened and closed twice. Duncan stood silently behind her, but he’d moved so close the heat of his body warmed her.

“Thea, I thought we could have a talk,” Jason said. She hated that phrase. He’d used it often during their marriage. It always preceded a discussion on how she’d failed him or the restaurant. Then it occurred to her that he’d called from Atlanta earlier that day.

“Jason, I talked to you this morning and you were in Atlanta.”

“I hopped on a plane as soon as I realized I would have to appeal to you in person. I thought you might put me up for the night.”

Disbelief held her mute. Even in the weak porch light, she could see his eyes narrow when she didn’t readily agree with him.

“I’m a little busy at the moment.”

His eyes moved to Duncan, a flash of intense anger darkened them but he controlled it. “I can see you wasted no time in getting busy with the local yokels but this is important. It’s about our restaurant, Allie.”

Rage surged through her. God, she hated that name. He’d never paid attention to her when she told him not to call her by it. How many times did she tell him? Too many to recall.

“It’s no longer ‘ours’. Or did you forget the papers we signed six weeks ago?”

“Are you telling me that you aren’t going to help me?” Disbelief dripped from his voice. She searched his face for insincerity but there was none. The idiot actually thought she’d help him.

“Yeah, I’m telling you that I’m not going to help you. You have to live with your decision. You decided you wanted out of the marriage and you wanted to run the restaurant.”

“But I thought—”

“You thought wrong. Now, if you head back down the road and hit I-20, you should be able to find someplace to stay tonight.”

She shut the door in his face. A moment later, a car door slammed and the engine started.

“Well, that was interesting,” Duncan said dryly. She turned to face him, her fisted hands on her hips. His eyes twinkled with humor and a satisfied smile curved his lips.

“Don’t start with me tonight, Duncan. I’m not in the mood.”

“Hey, don’t take it out on me.”

He reached out and pulled her into his arms and rested his chin on top of her head. Completely surprised by the gesture, she relaxed against his chest, sliding her hands around his lean waist.

The angry tension eased from her body. His hands moved down her back, massaging her rigid muscles. God, he smells good. She snuggled closer.

“I still can’t believe he flew here today.” She thought about the phone call that morning. “He must be very desperate. Graham quit. I’m not surprised.”

“Graham?”

She’d pressed her ear against his chest and the rumble of his voice vibrated against it. Deep and resonate, the sound of it flowed through her.

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