Love Inspired Suspense: December 2022 Box Set 1 of 2 by Lenora Worth

Author:Lenora Worth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-04-15T00:00:00+00:00

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As the elevator descended, Seth berated himself for the kiss.

She needs you, but she doesn’t want you. Two different things, remember?

Tanya had needed him, too, needed the stability of his presence through thick and thin, until she’d found someone she really wanted. This time, he told himself grimly, with this exceptional woman, he was not going to confuse need and want. Need made people stay close for a while. Want was the thing futures were built on.

Need, not want, and no more kisses, he told himself.

He and Nora didn’t say anything further until they reached her room and she climbed back into her hospital bed with a wince. He knew her sore ribs were to blame.

“I’m sorry I snuck off to see Felicia,” she said. “I won’t do it again.”

“Perfect, because that cop is onto your wily ways now and so am I.” He kept his tone light, reassuring, with a dab of friendliness, nothing more. He checked his phone, surprised to find it was almost six.

“Bubbles needs to be fed,” Nora said.

Typical that she’d kept the animal’s schedule in her mind in spite of nearly being killed. “I’ll go take care of it.”

“She might not cooperate with you entering her corral.”

“I shall woo her with my cowboy charm.”

Nora arched an eyebrow. “And if that doesn’t work?”

“Then Levi will help me, but one way or the other, Miss Bubbles is gonna get her food and meds.” He paused. “Then I’ll come back.” As soon as he said it, he knew he’d blown it again. What was he doing appointing himself her bodyguard?

She diverted her eyes, studying the bunch of thistles he’d given her. “No need. The cops are here. The doctors might discharge me tonight anyway.”

He hid his doubtful look. “Sure, right. I’ll check in with you later.”

As he drove back to the ranch, he mulled over the last eight hours. The explosion, the violent confrontation with Olivia and Felicia’s wild screams.

He came back.

He’ll kill us both.

And the only thing standing between the bomber and Nora was a cop posted at her door. With a flash of determination, Seth decided that he was going to spend the night at the hospital, too, adding another set of eyes to the watchers. Nora didn’t have to know of his decision and that eased his mind.

Just helping. No strings attached.

Bubbles was standing quietly in the encroaching dusk, ears pricked, when he rumbled onto the Rocking Horse. She watched him warily and he took things slow, like Nora had, while he replaced her bedding and refreshed her water and vitamin-laced feed. She’d need an injection in the morning and he’d have to get Doc or Levi to assist with that. Clearly, the donkey didn’t trust him completely, but neither did she bolt to the other end of the corral.

Progress. At least he was better with donkeys than women.

Stopping in the kitchen for a sandwich, he found Levi drinking a glass of water. Banjo and Tiny snuggled on an old beanbag in the corner.

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