Paradise Ties: A Fortis Security Novel Book 8.5 (A Fortis Security Series) by Maddie Wade

Author:Maddie Wade [Wade, Maddie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-08-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Dane

Paradise was the only way to describe the small secluded cove Dane and Lauren were in with the twins. The sand was off white and so fine it was soft and warm against his toes, the water was clear and shallow, and the palm trees provided shade from the morning sun.

I could stay here forever he thought, as Leah climbed all over his chest. Lauren was paddling in the warm water with Aaron just a few feet away, her blonde curls piled high on her head, showing off the perfect arch of her neck.

“You want to join Mummy and Aaron in the water, Princess?” He tilted his head at his daughter and smiled as she clapped her hands on his chest. “I’m going to take that as a yes.”

He laughed as he sat up, carrying her in his arms and running to the water, making her belly-laugh as he did. Lauren turned at them and smiled. Her beauty took his breath away. Dane moved to her and kissed her shoulder tenderly before lowering Leah until her feet just touched the water, her tiny hands holding onto his finger as she splashed.

“I love this place.”

Dane nodded. “I can see why K and Roz love it so much.”

“Me too. Lucy chose well, picking this for the wedding.”

He turned to her then as he thought of something. “Do you wish we’d done it separately from Luce and Jace?”

Lauren shook her head. “No, not at all. Sharing it makes it perfect. We’ll have all the people we love together and doing it with Lucy makes it even more special.”

“Yeah, I agree. I just wish Lizzie could find this kind of happiness.” He looked at the yacht in the distance as it bobbed peacefully.

“I think she will, one day. She has a lot still to deal with and process, and it takes time.”

“Do you know she’s taking Systema classes with Blake?”

Lauren arched a brow. “Blake from Eidolon?”

“Yes, she doesn’t know that I know. She wanted it kept secret.”

“Why?”

“I don’t know. I guess she wants to do things her way. Blake said he tried to send her to Smithy, but he refused to train her.”

“Too much guilt there.”

“I guess, which is crazy. I know I was angry, but I don’t blame him for what happened. He was as much a victim as Lizzie.”

“But he blames himself. I also think he and Lizzie might have feelings for each other. I’ve seen the way they look at each other when neither thinks the other is watching,” Lauren said.

“I don’t see how it could work between them. Surely it would be a constant reminder of what happened?”

“Or they’re the only people who can understand, so they’re perfect for each other. Either way, they need to be left alone to sort things out in their own time.”

Dane grinned. “What, no matchmaking?”

Lauren scowled in mock anger. “I don’t always interfere, just when I think someone needs it.”

Dane laughed and wrapped his arm around her, pulling her to his side and kissing her head.

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