Lined With Silver by Roseanne Evans Wilkins

Author:Roseanne Evans Wilkins
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic suspense, lds fiction, clean romance, contemporary romance, arranged marriage, lds romance, surrogate mother
Publisher: Roseanne Evans Wilkins

Chapter Twelve, Funeral

They attended the ward together and ate meals just as they previously had, but the tension in the air was thick. Based on the kiss they had shared the night before, Zack’s attraction was as real as hers.

But the vital need to keep the twins safe held Sondra back. How would she spend any time convincing Zack that she wanted this to be much more than temporary without putting the babies at risk? She couldn’t do it.

The following week was much the same. They ate their meals together, Zack drove her to work, and they both retired early. Sondra fell asleep. She had no idea what Zack did with his time, and she was too exhausted to investigate.

There were a couple of times during the week when Zack’s dark eyes were lit with a quiet flame, but both of those times ended with him withdrawing, turning away, and disappearing.

If Sondra had been in a different frame of mind, things would have ended differently. She knew it. As it was, she was chafing at the need to put the babies’ safety first. Sacrifice meant something different when she was thinking about it. To have the man of her dreams living in the same house and sharing the same marriage certificate and to have it all temporary because of her sister’s needs was a nightmare.

* * *

“Please switch my calendar for next week.”

Cari pulled up Sondra’s calendar on her PC. “I don’t show many meetings planned.”

“I thought it was light. I’m going to be taking tomorrow and the next week off.”

“Finally going on that honeymoon?”

“We spent a weekend together after the wedding.” Sondra said.

Cari produced an unladylike snort. “That wasn’t a honeymoon. That was a business trip.”

Sondra caught her breath. Cari was too close to the truth. She kept her voice under control as she said, “Zack’s father passed away. We’re attending his funeral in Maryland and then driving down to Philadelphia.”

“This is a bad time of year for car travel.”

“You’re right, but it’s not particularly good for plane travel either.” She stared at the screen while Cari made the necessary adjustments. “And you’re right. We need some more time alone.” Sondra’s smile was wry. “Although it’s not like we’re living in a packed house.”

“Speaking of packed houses….” Cari’s eyes narrowed. “Has that Scott guy been giving you any trouble?”

Sondra shook her head and furrowed her brows. “Why? Should he?”

“I just didn’t get the feeling he’s a good loser.”

“There was nothing to lose.” Sondra protested.

“Yeah. Right.” Cari rolled her eyes. She switched topics. “I need to get these briefs typed before I leave tonight. Did you have anything else?”

Sondra wearily rubbed her brow. “No. I don’t have any pending cases until mid-January, so this is a good time to go.”

Cari nodded. “And I’m taking next week off as well.”

“An even better reason to be gone, then.” Sondra put her phone to her ear as she walked into her office. “Nikki. I have a favor to ask.”

“Anything.”

“Can you take Dewk for the week?”

The silence on the phone was palpable.

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