Risky Engagement by Merline Lovelace

Author:Merline Lovelace [Lovelace, Merline]
Format: mobi
Tags: Suspense
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2010-06-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Infiltrating Sebastian Cordell’s compound with a fake fiancé in tow had pretty well maxed out Nina’s fun meter. That exercise was a stroll on the beach, however, compared to having her fake fiancé stretched out next to her on a double-wide lounger.

An absorbent, cloth-covered mattress at least four inches thick cushioned the lounger. A roll made of the same cushiony material served as a pillow. With her head propped on the roll, Nina had an unobstructed view across a seamless blend of turquoise pool and achingly blue ocean.

Unobstructed, that is, except for a bent knee. Which connected to a hard, muscled thigh. Which connected to the hip that bumped hers as Wolf settled in beside her.

“I just talked to my people. They—and I—think it’s best if we remain engaged until Cordell makes his move. Or at least for the duration of your stay in Cabo. When are you supposed to head home?”

“My assistant booked me for an entire week.”

Very much against her will.

Talk about irony. When her staff had threatened to resign en mass if she didn’t take some time off, Nina had reminded them of all the hot projects they had in the works and insisted she couldn’t drop everything and jet off to Mexico. Even after she’d caved and arrived here at the Mayan Princess, she hadn’t been able to relax. Too many things on her mind, too much restless energy.

Rafe Blackstone had certainly tapped into that energy. And something deeper. More urgent. She wanted to believe it was a sense of outrage over Cordell’s alleged role in Senator DeWitt’s death, but she knew darn well the naked chest just inches from her nose factored heavily into the equation.

“I don’t fly home until Saturday,” she told him. “I, uh, could stay longer if you need me.”

The cushion dipped as he propped himself up on an elbow and tipped his mirrored sunglasses. Surprise and a touch of amusement played in his blue eyes.

“Is this the same Nina Grant who made me swear not more than a half hour ago that we’re all square?”

“It is,” she said loftily. “Just because I dislike being blackmailed doesn’t mean I won’t do whatever I can to help expose a traitor.”

“I appreciate the offer, but as I told you in the car, this should be over soon.”

“What if it’s not?” It was Nina’s turn to tip her sunglasses. “Don’t you think it’s about time to tell me what, exactly, Sebastian intends to auction off to the highest bidder?”

Wolf had to make a split-second decision. Grant wasn’t cleared for the level of detail she now demanded. He could stonewall her—or bring her fully into the op. He went with his instinct.

First, though, he speared a quick glance around the pool. They weren’t the only couple soaking up the late afternoon rays but none of the others were anywhere close enough to overhear. Nevertheless, Wolf kept his voice low as he described the new generation Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at risk because Janice DeWitt hiked up

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