Secrets in the Grave by Hopkins Karen Ann

Author:Hopkins, Karen Ann [Hopkins, Karen Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, thriller, Crime, Suspense, Romance
Amazon: B014L4WAXA
Goodreads: 26183658
Published: 2015-08-19T07:00:00+00:00

15

Daniel

“This is perfect. Should I write you a deposit check to hold it for a couple of weeks until I move in?” Elayne asked.

Her voice broke through the haze I’d been in since Serenity had driven away. I looked warily at the brunette. She changed a lot since she’d left the Amish. In those days, she was quieter, more likely to listen than to chatter like a magpie. Looking at her made up face, short skirt, and cleavage-revealing blouse, it was hard to believe she had ever been Amish. Funny. Serenity didn’t wear makeup and had her hair in a ponytail most of the time and she was raised on the outside.

I shook my head. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll hold it for you. We can catch up on the paperwork when you’ve moved in.”

“You’re so sweet, Daniel.” She tilted her head. “You know, I was a little worried about moving back here, being so close to the community. Having you around is making it easier.”

I recognized the longing look on her face. I had to put an end to whatever crazy thoughts were going through her head. I wanted Serenity. I wasn’t going to do anything to make her lose faith in us.

Swallowing, I blew out a breath. “It’s been nice to see you, too, but I want to be up front. Serenity and I are dating. I’m very content with the relationship. I’m not going to be able to hold your hand while you readjust to living in Blood Rock. It just wouldn’t be right. I hope you understand.”

Elayne’s mouth thinned into a tight smile. She laughed and swatted my arm. “I thought something was up between you two. I’m kind of surprised though.”

“Why?” I dared to ask.

“Well, Serenity is a beauty, no doubt, but she’s so, how do I put it without being rude? I guess overly serious is the best way to describe her. When we were kids, I remember you being outgoing and fun—a party guy.”

“Serenity is serious because of her job. Every day, she puts her life on the line and she knows the officers who work with her are doing the same thing. She’s seen horrible things. She’s always thinking and she’s ready for anything. She is unlike any woman I’ve met before and that’s why I love her.”

“Love? I didn’t see that kind of closeness between you two earlier. Forgive my frankness, but she seemed angry at you.” She dropped her voice as if she didn’t want to say the words. I wasn’t fooled.

She was playing the game. I’d been a bachelor a long time. I knew all the games, but I didn’t want to give Elayne the satisfaction of knowing her presence in Blood Rock was part of the problem. “All couples have bumps in the road. We’re no different,” I replied.

“If you ever need to talk about it, I’m here for you. I just hope that Serenity isn’t the jealous type. After all, we are old friends.” She shrugged and gave a pouty smile.

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