The Heiress's Bodyguard (Lockwood Industries Book 3) by Laura Ann

Author:Laura Ann [Ann, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Clean & Wholesome, Law Enforcement, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Violence & Crime Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Love Inspired, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Blessings, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Suspenseful Fiction, Lockwood Industries
Publisher: Angel Music, LLC
Published: 2020-02-24T05:00:00+00:00

VAL’S HEART SANK FURTHER and further with each word she spoke, but she knew it had to be said. Despite the fact that this was their first date, her heart was already involved in the situation. Andrew was turning out to be unlike any man she had ever met. He was kind and understanding, and he looked out for others, all while being confident and strong. The combination was intoxicating to Val and add in his good looks? She was a goner.

But there’s no way this will end well. Our first time out and he has to change his plans. How can we develop a relationship from this?

“Do you really think I care about going to The Prism?” Andrew asked incredulously

“Don’t you?” Val shot back.

“No! I told you, it’s a show place. I went there because it was expected, because if I hadn’t, my dates would have thrown a fit, because when you don’t want to do something, you stick to the status quo!”

“And you’re saying you don’t like that lifestyle?” Val scrunched her nose. “I’m not sure I can believe that.”

Andrew snorted and let go of her hand.

Val suddenly felt cold and wished she wasn’t pushing so hard. Why am I doing this? Why am I pushing him away before he’s ever been close? Even as she asked the question, she knew. Because I’m afraid to get closer. The longer this goes on, the more it will hurt when he decides I’m not enough.

The tension in the car was palpable, and not in a good way. It felt cold, and it pricked at Val’s skin in an uncomfortable way.

I did this, she lamented. All because of my own insecurities. But how do I fix it? Val had never been one to back down, but she tried to be humble enough to say sorry when it was necessary. And right now...I think it’s necessary.

She had just opened her mouth to apologize when the car jerked into a parking lot. Val snapped her mouth shut and held onto the door while Andrew drove to the back of the lot and spun the car into the back corner.

Slamming it in park, he turned in his seat and glared. “Let’s just get one thing straight, shall we?” he started in a tightly controlled voice. “I might have been raised with money, but I was also raised with a conscience. I can’t necessarily say the same for my ancestors. and I’m sure some of them were just as snooty and obnoxious as most of the people who live in the upper crust. However, I never have and never will wish to be like them. I’m grateful for my financial circumstances, don’t get me wrong. It’s nice to always have food, to never worry about the next bill, and to be able to play when I want to, but it doesn’t define who I am as a person, and I resent the fact that you think it does.” His chest heaved a couple of times,

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