My Redemption by Jane Henry & Maisy Archer

Author:Jane Henry & Maisy Archer [Henry, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2017-07-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Nora shut and locked the door at Centered, smiling to herself when she saw Diego come up behind her peripherally. “Lurking in the shadows, huh?” she teased. He hadn’t really been lurking in the shadows but he had been there all day, and the day before that, and the day before that. Though she knew he’d come and gone at various times based on her shift, and he never actually interacted with anyone at Centered, he was keeping a close eye on her and everyone else who worked there, as was Slay.

“Skulking around like a kid who shoplifted a candy bar,” he said, removing his hands from his pockets as he drew closer to her. His hands spanned her waist, the warmth of his mouth at her ear, his whole body behind her warming her. She shivered. Tonight, they had plans to go back to his place. Between his schedule and hers, they hadn’t been alone together in a few days, and she was eager for the privacy.

“Naughty, naughty,” she said, pocketing the key and turning toward him. He leaned down and kissed her briefly before taking her hand. His car was only a few paces away.

He clicked his key fob, opened the door, and waited until she was in safely before shutting the door behind her. When her door was shut, he glanced over his shoulder, tensed for a moment as if convincing himself danger didn’t lurk in the shadows, then went to the driver’s side and slid in.

“Hungry, baby?” he asked pulling onto the main road.

“Starving,” she said. “The girls at Centered were ordering food for lunch but I had a meeting with Diana, and didn’t want to be interrupted.”

From the corner of her eye, she watched as his jaw clenched. Was he angry with her that she hadn’t eaten dinner? An uber protective guy like him wanted to be sure his girl was taken care of, just like the other guys in her circle of friends often did. Her heart tripped in her chest as she adjusted her bag in her lap.

“Another meeting with Diana? Tell me about this woman,” Diego said, his voice shifting from daddy to commander.

Nora smiled. Diana had taken her under her wing, and she loved her. “I only met her face to face a few months ago—it was the first time any of us had met her. Before then, we’d only talked to her on the phone or emailed. She’s an advocate for women’s rights, and has championed for abused women for decades now. She’s a successful businesswoman, and invests a great deal of time and money in Centered.” Nora paused, aware that she was gushing now and that Diego had straightened beside her.

“Why would a smart, successful businesswoman like her invest time and money in a place like Centered?” he asked, frowning, as he took a turn.

Nora frowned, and her joy at recounting her experience with Diana evaporated. Everywhere Diego went, he saw ghosts, and now he was asking probing

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