Spark by Michelle M. Pillow

Author:Michelle M. Pillow [Pillow, Michelle M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, science fiction
ISBN: 9781539051640
Google: QJlDvgAACAAJ
Amazon: 1539051641
Goodreads: 31352933
Publisher: The Raven Books LLC
Published: 2016-09-26T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“What do you mean you don’t know where she is?” Greg demanded. “What is the point of having bodyguards if anyone can just wander off whenever they want to?”

“The bodyguards are for me,” Missy countered. “It’s not like anyone is trying to take Carrie.”

“Gee, thanks,” Carrie mumbled to herself before clearing her throat to get their attention.

“See,” Missy gestured at Carrie as if that proved her point that no one could ever possibly want to kidnap her cousin.

“Carrie,” Greg made a show of looking behind her. “Where is your friend?”

“Not here,” Carrie said, not feeling the need to explain herself to Greg. Besides, what could she say?

I slept with a stranger who later wanted to take me to his home planet, which I think is code for an underground desert cult. So that pretty much sums up my lack of judgment. I ran out while he was distracted by his cousin because I’m a coward and then had to make the walk of shame back to my hotel room in order to join you all for breakfast. Hope it’s not in the tabloids tomorrow.

“It’s couples night,” Missy said. “I need to know if you are bringing your gentleman friend. It would have been nice if you gave me a plus one before now, but it’s whatever. As long as you know that he can’t be in any of the group photos. I don’t want you trying to rearrange my wedding album in a month because you broke it off with beefcake.”

“Good morning, Missy, you’re looking lovely today.” Carrie took a seat and motioned for the waitress to bring her coffee.

“I should be mad at you,” Missy snapped. “You bailed on my wedding.”

“It wasn’t your wedding,” Carrie corrected, not in the mood for more of Missy’s tiresomeness.

“Just as important.”

“I promise I will be there for your actual wedding.” Carrie tried to engage the attention of the other bridesmaids, but they were busy debating flower arrangements. Feeling someone sit beside her, she automatically turned to Greg.

The man sat sideways in his chair, giving her his full attention. “We missed you last night.”

“Something unexpected came up.” It wasn’t a lie. Hell, he knew what came up. He was there when she walked off with Kal.

“Are you coming tonight? I thought it would be fun to get to know each other before we have to take the big walk.” There was something off about his smile, something that made her want to move her chair away from him. His fingers twitched as he tapped them on the tabletop.

“Aren’t you supposed to be with the groomsmen?” Carrie inquired. The waitress showed with the coffee pot and filled up her cup.

“Yes, Greg, go,” Missy said. “This is a girls’ breakfast. See, Carrie doesn’t need you to be all knight in shining armor for her. No need to worry about her anymore.”

Greg frowned, then nodded as he stood. Carrie watched him leave.

“That boy’s got it bad for you,” Missy teased. The other women giggled at the confession.

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