Love & Deception (Agents in Love - Book 1) by Chantel Rhondeau

Author:Chantel Rhondeau
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, suspense, terrorist, lies, washington, secret agent, hidden identity

Chapter Twenty-Four

As he pulled into the driveway, it pleased Nick to see Shelley’s car was already gone. That must mean his date was ready for him. He hadn’t found any additional information about Prince Rayhan and Princess Stephanie than what S.A.T.O. already provided. Unfortunately, her maid of honor was never named in the information he found, so Nick couldn’t determine Carlie’s true identity and his search went cold. Still, he decided not to let it spoil their night.

It didn’t matter who she was in the past—what was important now was the future. The goal was to let her know he truly cared for her. It was now or never. He only had a few days before all hell might break loose, depending on what the President decided. He wanted to enjoy the time with Carlie—let himself feel joy for the first time in far too long.

Tucking the jewelry box into the band of his slacks, Nick climbed out of the car and made sure his tux jacket hid it from few. He retrieved the single long-steamed rose from the dashboard and made his way to the porch. Ringing the bell, Nick smiled when he heard immediate movement on the other side of the door. Carlie was ready and waiting for him.

The door pulled open onto the most beautiful sight he’d ever enjoyed. Carlie had curled her long blond hair and pulled up on one side, soft and feminine. The dress hugged her torso like a second skin, drawing attention to her slight, but lovely, curves before flaring around her legs. Classy. Elegant.

He glanced back up and caught her gaze. Her eyes were as blue as the sky on a bright day. A grin flirted across her face and Nick smiled in return.

“You, my lady, are a vision of perfection and beauty.” He held out the rose.

She accepted the flower and raised it to her nose, her cheeks turning slightly pink. “And you look fantastic. Very handsome.” Lifting her free hand to his face, she caressed his cheek. “I’m really excited about tonight.”

“Me too.” He turned his face into her hand, kissing her palm. “But there’s a problem.”

“Oh no! What’s wrong?”

The look of dismay on her face almost made him feel guilty for worrying her. Carlie was used to things going wrong in her life. However, he was about to make it up to her. He stepped inside the door, forcing her back as he closed it behind him.

“Well,” he continued, grabbing her hand and pulling her close to his body, “your dress is missing something.”

“Oh, that. Don’t worry, I won’t get hypothermia on this date. Shelley lent me her wrap, so I don’t have to wear my ugly coat.” She snuggled into his neck and kissed it softly. “You smell so good.”

He dropped a kiss into her hair, noting that she smelled of vanilla. “So do you. Your scent is like sunshine.”

Laughing, she pushed away from him. “Okay. We’re getting too sappy even for me to handle.”

“You started it.” He reached beneath his jacket and pulled out the slender box.

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