Royal Target by Traci Hunter Abramson

Author:Traci Hunter Abramson [Abramson, Traci Hunter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781608615193
Publisher: Deseret Book Company
Published: 2011-07-04T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Garrett knocked on Janessa’s door twice that evening before she finally answered it. Her hair was still damp from a recent shower, and her feet were bare. Her blue jeans were comfortably faded, and the sleeves of her button-up shirt were rolled past the elbows. Despite her casual attire, her voice was formally aloof when she asked, “May I help you?”

“I came to escort you to dinner.”

Confusion flickered over her face. “I wasn’t aware we had dinner plans.”

“You were working, and I didn’t want to disturb you.” Garrett held out his hand. “You need to eat something.”

Janessa glanced down at her clothes. “I need to change.”

“There’s no need,” Garrett insisted.

She gave a little sigh and slipped on her sandals by the door. Reluctantly, she followed him down the hall. He pushed his door open to reveal a table set for two. A bud vase held a single red rose, and two slim candles were waiting to be lit.

When Garrett and Janessa entered the room, a member of the kitchen staff lit the candles and set appetizers on the table.

Garrett pulled out a chair for Janessa, pleased that she sat without argument, even if she did look disgruntled. Once he was seated across from her, he nodded to the servant. “That will be all for now, Brenna.”

As soon as they were alone, Janessa spoke. “Okay, Garrett. What’s your agenda here?”

“I’m not intending to seduce you, if that’s what you mean,” he said teasingly before taking a more serious tone. “I just wanted to spend some time with you. Do you mind?”

Her shoulders lifted as she considered his question. “Perhaps I do.”

“You’re still angry.”

“I’m trying hard not to be.” Janessa reached for her glass of water, her fingers fiddling with the stem of the goblet rather than picking it up. She let out a little sigh and lifted her eyes to meet his. “I realize you’re used to people obeying your commands, but, as I’ve told you before, I’m not one of your subjects, and I don’t appreciate being treated like one.”

“I’m worried,” Garrett said. “I couldn’t bear it if something happened to you.”

“How do you think I feel?” Janessa blinked against tears that suddenly threatened. “Every day I know that if I don’t do my job, I could lose you or someone close to you. And even if I do everything I can think of, that possibility still exists.”

Garrett considered her wording. Was it possible that her feelings mirrored his own? He glanced toward his room and thought of the Book of Mormon hidden in the drawer of his nightstand. Looking back at her, he chose his words carefully. “Things are going to be difficult for the next few weeks. I guess we both need to have faith that the Lord will help us through it.”

“Believe me, I pray for His help night and day.”

“So do I.” His voice was barely more than a whisper. He cleared his throat against the emotions welling up inside him, both his growing love for Janessa and the fear that went with it.

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