LaClaire Groom (After Hours Book 4) by Dori Lavelle

Author:Dori Lavelle [Lavelle, Dori]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dori Lavelle
Published: 2018-02-13T16:00:00+00:00

11

Lance

Bryant ends his call and leans back. “I’m glad you’re painting again.”

I don’t answer immediately as I swipe the brush across the canvas. There’s nothing like seeing a painting come to life in front of your eyes.

“Yeah, me too.”

“What are you painting anyway?”

“None of your business.” I position my easel in such a way that he doesn’t get to see.

“I bet it’s a naked painting of Jia.” He clears his throat. “How are things, by the way? I still don’t get why you guys are postponing the wedding.”

“We need more time to plan. I don’t like seeing her all stressed out.”

“I kind of get it. I’m so glad ours was low-key. Why don’t you just elope?”

“If it were up to me, that’s exactly what I’d do.” I toss the brush into a bucket of water and reach for a rag to wipe my hands. “But what my lady wants, she gets.”

“Look at you. I never knew you were a romantic.”

I walk away from the painting to join Bryant on the couch. “She’s everything, man. She was there for me when I went through hell.”

“I couldn’t agree more. She’s certainly good for you.” Bryant picks up his glass of water and takes a swig.

“And she’s damn hot.” I tip my head to the side. “So is Grace.”

“Hey, careful. Don’t talk about my wife in that manner.” Bryant nudges me in the ribs. “But I know what you mean.”

We both laugh.

My relationship with Bryant has been through a lot of shit in the past. We’ve come a long way. A few years ago, we couldn’t sit in a room together without wanting to strangle each other.

A knock on the door disrupts our conversation.

“Mr. Lance,” Eva says from the doorway, “there’s someone here to see you.”

“Who is it? I’m not expecting anyone today.”

“It’s the wedding planner.”

I scratch my head and glance at Bryant, confused. “What does Iris want with me? She always calls Jia when she has questions.”

“I did advise you to elope,” Bryant says under his breath as he picks up his phone.

“Shut the fuck up.”

“Tell her I’ll be right down, Eva.”

“Yes, Mr. Lance.” Eva nods and closes the door.

“It’s hilarious how she calls you Mr. Lance.” Bryant laughs, gazing at his phone.

“It’s better than Mr. LaClaire, I guess.” With the help of the cane, I push myself to my feet. “I’ll be back.”

I find Iris standing by the French windows looking out into the garden. When she hears me come in, she turns around. She’s holding a cup of coffee in her hands. Jia mentioned that she’s only in her late twenties, but the woman wears so much makeup it makes her look much older.

“You have a beautiful garden,” she says, coming to shake my hand.

“Thank you.” I squeeze her hand. “A great garden is only as good as the gardener, and mine happens to be the best.”

“I’m sure he is.” Iris’s smile makes her look instantly younger.

“Please have a seat, Iris.”

After we’re both seated, I turn to her. “What brings you here?”

“I apologize for showing up unannounced.

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