The Bodyguard's Fake Marriage (Sweet Fake Marriage Romance Book 3) by Bree Livingston

Author:Bree Livingston [Livingston, Bree]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Military Service, Sweet Fake Marriage Romance Series, Ex-Army Ranger
Publisher: Bree Livingston Publishing
Published: 2018-09-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Jake raked his hand through his hair and swore under his breath. He’d let himself get distracted, let the assignment affect his judgment, and allowed the threat to get too close. This is why he didn’t deserve to be loved. Once again, he’d let down someone he cared about.

But why had they shot at her? “Ms. Maheras, why would Faustus want you dead?”

“My name is Lexi.”

“Your name is Ms. Maheras. Kissing you was a mistake that could have cost you your life. Now, why would Faustus want you dead? I thought he needed you to get your family’s land.”

She pinched her lips together. “Just because they shot at me doesn’t mean it was your fault or that he wants me dead. They shot at both of us, and you’ve admitted you don’t know how he keeps finding us.”

“It was my fault. I allowed myself to get distracted. Allowed you to take my focus off of what was important. That won’t happen again.” It was killing him to say it because he could see the hurt in her eyes. “Now, tell me why.”

“Property laws in Greece can be tricky. It’s not like America with titles and deeds and such. If you’re gone from your land long enough, someone else can claim ownership, and it can be hard to prove it. And while we’ve held that land for centuries, if my papa and I are out of the picture, it would be easy for Faustus to move in and take the land.”

That made sense. “So, if Faustus can’t marry you, he’ll kill you.”

She gasped. “Do you think that means he’s killed my papa?”

“I don’t know. None of this makes sense. I don’t understand how Faustus thinks he can take your land when it’s been in your family for so long. You said yourself that in order for someone to be put on the deed, they have to sign something, right? So wouldn’t that mean you can prove it’s yours?”

She shrugged. “Papa says his political and social influence has increased, and like I said before, he could have paid officials to look the other way. At this point, anything is possible.”

“I’m wondering if someone at the police department has sent out a BOLO on us. I can’t believe anyone would do it, but sometimes people are put in no-win situations and their choice is taken away. Well, not really, but they think it is.” That had to be it. And Faustus, having studied Jake, would have known he’d take a different route.

What was he going to do now? “Okay, we’re not stopping for a while. I’m heading northeast, and then I’ll double back.”

Stopping at the monument was a bad idea. He knew it when he agreed, and because he’d let his feelings get in the way, Faustus had the chance to catch up. If they’d kept going, maybe those men wouldn’t have found them.

“Jake, I know what’s going on in that head of yours. None of this is your fault. And kissing me—”

“Was a mistake that I won’t be making again.

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