INK: Fine Lines (Book 1) by Bella Roccaforte

Author:Bella Roccaforte [Roccaforte, Bella]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw
Tags: NA, Horror, paranormal, Paranormal Suspense, New Adult, Paranormal Romance
ISBN: 9781630683214
Published: 2013-08-08T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Four

Settling In

Shay

When we arrive at the hotel I scope the scene for reporters. I’m pretty sure we’re in the clear. We’re registered under Aiden’s name, hoping to throw the dogs off the scent. Aiden of course would never use valet parking. He parks the truck near the elevator on the parking deck. I reach for my backpack and Aiden stops me. “I’ll come back down and get the bags, just get what you need for right now.”

I’m feeling restless after a three-hour silent car ride across the state. Aiden’s never been so quiet. I used to think he feared it, as though the silence would reveal all of his secrets. There is definitely something different about him. Maybe there’s something different about me? He’s never been gone as long as he was this time. Usually when he takes off it’s only for a few months. Before this little jaunt, nine months was the longest he had stayed away. This time he was gone for well over a year.

Where does he go when he’s gone? What does he do? I used to obsess over those questions. I would wonder how many other women held him, were tender to him, when it should have been me holding him. I always felt so alone and helpless not being able to call him or talk with him. He was always adamant that he was never with anyone else, and I always wanted to believe him.

I fully expect that one day he’ll be gone forever and I’ll never see him again. Of course you never really know when the last time you’ll see someone is, but with Aiden every goodbye could be the last.

We walk through the glass doors to the grand lobby and approach the desk. “Reservation for Aiden Roth.”

“Good Afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Roth. I see you will be with us for three nights.” He studies the computer screen in front of him. “I have you in the luxury suite with a harbor view. I can have the bellman bring your bags up.” He looks up as he slides the key cards across the desk, and his eyes narrow in on me with that ‘where do I know you from’ look.

Aiden quickly grabs the keycards. “No, I can get our luggage, thanks.” He turns around, blocking the line of sight from the clerk. “Honey, why don’t you head on up and I’ll get our stuff.” He leans down for what I thought would be a kiss; instead he whispers in my ear, “Go immediately up to the room, I think the guy has made you.”

I play the role of the dutiful wife, turning to walk away, and Aiden pats my ass. “Love you.” Then he turns to the clerk and says in a stage whisper, “Hey, we’re on our honeymoon. See that we aren’t disturbed.” I glance back as he slides a hundred dollar bill across the desk.

I look at Aiden for a moment with disdain for his little display of affection. It’s too bad money can’t buy class.

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