Her Greek Protector by Amanda Horton

Author:Amanda Horton [Horton, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-11-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Later that evening…

Aimee watched Vasil tap his glass. He stood at the head of the large formal dining room table. Conversation halted, and every face in the room turned toward him. Tressa was dressed very elegantly and beamed with pride as she observed her family.

Leo sat with one arm lying across the back of his wife’s chair and his other holding her hand. He looked at her with so much adoration. Aimee felt any lingering remnants of doubt about Leo and Gemma’s relationship slip away. He might have been a jerk when he first arrived in the States, but Gemma’s influence had mellowed him.

And Gemma. Gemma was beauty personified tonight. At Leo’s insistence, she’d spent the day resting while various family members and household staff had taken turns amusing Damien.

Kassi and Aimee had been gone for most of the afternoon. Although Kassi smiled and joked with her adopted family, Aimee sensed there was something on her mind. She’d hoped to quiz her about it, but the busy docks weren’t exactly the place for a heart to heart.

And Alexi... Aimee resolutely kept her eyes away from him, but every time he moved, she was aware of it. He sat next to her, his sheer proximity electrifying. His movements had so much power, that even when he leaned back in his chair, she felt an urge to do the same. Sitting next to him was torture.

Aimee stiffened as she felt Alexi’s breath on her neck. He’d leaned in close to whisper. “Did you get some good pictures today?”

Aimee gave him a sideways look. “Yes. I need to talk to you later.”

Alexi’s mouth turned up. “I was thinking the same thing.”

Aimee blushed and then shook her head. “No, I just want to talk. We shouldn’t…that shouldn’t happen again.”

Alexi touched the back of her hand lying in her lap, keeping his action hidden from the others in the room. “Is that why you’ve been avoiding me? You didn’t enjoy yourself the other night?”

Aimee glanced around the table, making sure no one else could hear their conversation. “No, I just don’t think…”

“What are you two whispering about over there?” Gemma asked with a twinkle in her eyes.

Alexi sat back in his own seat and Aimee forced a laugh. “Nothing important. Have you heard from Tyler yet?”

Gemma smiled. “He called right before we came downstairs. He’s thrilled about the baby. He’s also decided that he wants to continue his graduate work over here so he can study Greek at the same time. This term ends in a few weeks and then he’s going to pack up his stuff, do the same with mine, and move to Greece.”

Great. I’m going to be even more alone! Aimee tried to smile, seeing how happy Gemma was knowing her brother would be close at hand once again. I’m a bad friend. Why can’t I be happy for her? Sure, she didn’t always like the way Tyler acted towards his sister, or the fact that he was just like all of the other young men she knew.

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