Secrets and Solace by Jana Richards

Author:Jana Richards [Richards, Jana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance
Publisher: Jana Richards
Published: 2018-03-20T16:00:00+00:00

Scarlet nestled close against Cameron’s side, her head resting on his chest. She could hear the steady beating of his heart, strong and reassuring. Their legs were entwined in the twisted sheets, joining them together. That was fine with her. She could stay like this with Cameron for days.

I could stay forever.

She pushed the thought from her mind. Forever was something she didn’t do.

But she couldn’t deny that what they’d just shared struck a chord deep in her soul. She’d never experienced such a deep connection with a man before. Making love to Cameron was more than a simple physical act. When they’d made love, they’d soared to another plane where they were emotionally and spiritually in sync.

Scarlet blew out a shaky breath. It was dangerous to fantasize about higher planes and relationships that lasted forever. Her track record with relationships on any kind of plane was abysmal. Better to enjoy this for what it was – great sex with a handsome man, no strings attached.

Besides, she had more important things to consider. Cameron needed her, and she needed to find out what was going on with Tessa.

She looked up into his face and laid her hand on his cheek. “Can you tell me what happened?”

His weary sigh told her how difficult it was for him to talk about his daughter. “Laura has a new boyfriend. Apparently, he got a job in California and Laura’s going with him and taking Tessa.”

“Can she do that? I mean, as her father, don’t you have some say about where she lives? I thought that was what custody agreements were for.”

“We don’t have a custody agreement.”

“What do you mean?”

“We were never actually married. I wanted to marry her when I found out she was pregnant, but Laura refused.” He gave a bitter laugh. “I guess she was waiting for a better offer.”

“But even if you weren’t legally married, you still have rights as Tessa’s father. I’m not a lawyer, but I’m sure you have a say in where your daughter lives. We should contact a lawyer and—”

“Leave it alone, Scarlet.”

She pushed herself to a sitting position and pulled the sheet around her breasts. “I don’t understand. You love Tessa, I know you do. You’re an amazing father. Why wouldn’t you fight for her?”

He pushed himself up and sat on the edge of the bed, turning his back on her. “I said leave it alone. You don’t understand.”

“Then explain it to me. What don’t I understand? Talk to me, Cameron!”

He turned his head, his eyes blazing. “You want to understand? Understand this. I’m an alcoholic. Every day is a struggle. Every day I think about having a drink, and every day I have to fight against the beast. What judge in his right mind is going to grant any kind of custody to an alcoholic?”

“So, you’re not even going to try?”

He stood and faced her, completely oblivious to his nakedness. “Did you hear what I said? I’m an alcoholic!”

“Of course I heard you! I’d have to be deaf not to.

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