Relentless (Benson's Boys Book 2) by Janet Elizabeth Henderson

Author:Janet Elizabeth Henderson [Henderson, Janet Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-04-14T18:30:00+00:00

Joe found Julia in the chapel, talking to one of the staff. He stood in the shadow of the doorway for a moment, watching her. Although still shy, she was smiling and laughing with the young woman. He knew she was taking a moment out of the trouble that swirled around them. She deserved more than a moment. This situation was stressful for anyone, but for someone like Julia, who struggled when outside of her comfort zone and routine, it must have been hell.

He was so damn proud of her. In her eyes, she was weak and scared, but in his she was courageous. The fact she was there, helping her gran, dealing with everything that was happening, was a testimony to her courage. Joe couldn’t believe she was unable to see that for herself. Julia Collins was one of the bravest women he’d ever known.

He watched her stifle a yawn and noticed the darkening circles under her eyes. She was also exhausted. He pushed away from the door and sauntered towards her.

“I’d love to go to Sacred Valley,” Julia was telling the young woman. “I read about it, and it sounds fascinating.” The wistful tone in her voice broke his heart.

“I can arrange a tour for you,” the woman offered.

Julia shook her head. “Maybe next time. Our schedules are very full.”

“Si, next time.” The smile was genuine. Yet another person enamoured with Julia’s gentle heart.

“Hey, babe.” Joe rested a hand on her shoulder, and she didn’t pull away. In fact, she leaned into him a little. Yeah, she was tired. “I think it’s time to get some food and sleep. You about ready to go?”

“Yes.” She stood and smiled at the woman. “Thank you, Maria.”

“My pleasure.” The woman beamed and walked away.

“I swung past your suite,” Joe said as he took her hand and led her from the old church. “It’s full of people eating and staring at dead people. You won’t get any sleep there tonight.”

Her shoulders slumped. “I’ll go past reception and see if they have another room.”

“Or you could sleep in my room.” She tripped over nothing, and Joe smiled. “Just sleep, babe, I promise. You’re in no shape for anything else anyway.”

Julia considered him for a moment, the warm yellow glow from the garden lights glinting off her hair as it shifted in the breeze. His fingers itched to touch, but he didn’t.

“I need to stay away from you,” she whispered.

Joe fought back the tension that surged through his body. “Why’s that?”

“If I don’t, you’ll figure out how much of a freak I am.”

Yeah, he wasn’t going to let that go. He wrapped his arms around her and caressed her back. Her body softened against his instantly, showing him that her exhaustion had melted her defences.

“We’re all freaks, baby. Haven’t you figured that out yet?”

“Why are you so determined to convince yourself that my freaky personality is normal? It’s as though you don’t care about all my weird habits.”

“I don’t.” In fact, some of them were endearing.

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