Randall on the Run by Judy Christenberry

Author:Judy Christenberry [Christenberry, Judy]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Suspense
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-01-31T12:54:46+00:00

JESSICA WAS SURROUNDED by her family all evening, but she always knew where Steve was. She tried to hide her observation of him, but her sister, Tori, knew.

“If you don’t look away from him, everyone’s going to realize how interested you are.”

“But I’m responsible for him, Tori. I brought him into the family. And I have to keep all of them safe.”

“That’s the only reason you can’t take your eyes off him?” Tori teased. “I think you’re overdoing the safety thing.”

“I don’t think so.”

“Mom’s already noticed,” Tori warned.

Jessica’s gaze flew to her mother, standing across the room. Her mother looked up at that moment and smiled at her. Jessica turned back to her sister. “I don’t think she’s noticed. She hasn’t said anything.”

“Mom wouldn’t. She understands how it strikes you. That’s what happened between her and Dad. And he was engaged to someone else.”

“I didn’t know that.”

Tori smiled. “She doesn’t spread that around. But what they felt for each other kind of broke up the engagement.”

“I saved him, Tori. I have to take care of him.”

“What happens when he’s well? When he doesn’t need you to save him?”

“He’s never had a family. There was only him and his mom, and she—she got hooked on drugs. He was put in foster care two years before she died. So you see, I can save him even when he’s safe. I can save him with family.”

“Be careful, sister. It has to be about the two of you, not the family, if you want it to last.”

“I know,” Jessica said with a sigh. “But I’m not sure—” She paused before adding, “I’ll be careful.”

She joined her parents as people began to leave, saying goodbye and thanking them for coming. She knew Steve was still sitting on the sofa, talking to Red and Mildred. They’d been so busy preparing food for the gathering, they hadn’t actually talked with Steve until now.

When finally only the residents of the ranch were left, which was still a fair number of people, Mildred suggested Jessica take Steve to his room for the night.

Jessica immediately summoned Murphy to escort them. “Are the deputies on duty?” she asked as she moved to Steve’s side.

“Yes, they are,” Brett said. “We’re taking your protection seriously, honey. You and Steve are safe.”

Jessica stretched up to kiss him on the cheek. “Thanks, Dad.”

“Yeah, I appreciate your assistance,” Steve said, stretching out a hand for Brett to shake.

“No problem. We’ve let the dogs out tonight, too, to make sure no one slips through.”

“Thank you,” Steve said quietly.

“And, Dad, tomorrow you’ll make the call to your contact in D.C.?” Jessica asked. “Like we talked about earlier?”

“I’ll see what I can do, but I’m not sure I have the right connections,” Brett said, looking doubtful.

“I’m sure you do, Dad.” Jessica gave him another kiss before she turned to Steve. “Do you need help getting up?”

“No, I can get up,” Steve said, showing he could by standing. “You can just tell me where my bedroom is and I’ll find it by myself,” he added.

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