The Keeper: A Steamy Romantic Suspense by Delta James

Author:Delta James [James, Delta]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-19T18:30:00+00:00

It didn’t take long for them to reach the safe house. It would have been quicker had Brock not wanted to ensure they weren’t being followed. Once they arrived on the island, it took them no time at all to find the safe house. Using the code they were given, Brock opened the gates to the property and drove them down the long drive that twisted and turned. The gate and fencing were nothing special, but they were electrified. The house could not be seen from the road, which meant unless someone knew where to look for them, they were relatively safe.

Brock pulled to a stop. “You and Damon stay in the car. Jimmy and I will go check the house and grounds.”

“Thanks, Brock.”

In the dim light of the SUV, she could see him grin. “You’re not exactly dressed for field work, although I have to agree with Damon: you in that evening gown with a gun was pretty hot.”

Miley groaned. “God save me from Neanderthals.”

When they came back, the quartet walked up to the house, relocking the doors and resetting the alarm for the house, the perimeter fence, and the beach.

“It’s not huge,” said Brock somewhat sarcastically, “but we should be comfortable. There are five bedrooms, all with attached baths, and then two half baths, one off the study right inside the doors that lead out to the patio, and one off this front foyer. There’s a nice kitchen. I’ll go through what’s here and send Seth a list of things to pick up.”

“Good work, Brock. You sure you don’t need a doctor?” she asked.

“No, really, he just grazed me. I’m sure there’s a first-aid kit. I’ll get it fixed up in no time. The primary suite is on the ground floor. Jimmy is taking first watch. At least one of us will be awake. You and Damon try to get some rest.”

“Thanks. Come morning, after Seth has had some shuteye, we’ll come up with a new game plan. I’m not playing sitting duck for Frannie. If she wants a piece of me, I’ll give her one, but this time, we’re going on the offensive.”

Brock grinned. “In case you missed it, Knox, you got yourself one feisty and ferocious female.”

“I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have heading up my security team,” said Damon. He extended his hand first to Brock and then to Jimmy. “Thank you both for your help tonight. And if you see Seth before I do, give him my thanks as well for all he did getting us intel and getting Hattie and Percy to safety.”

Putting his arm around her, he led her to the bedroom. Miley closed and locked the door behind him. “Why don’t you take a shower? I’m going to stand outside for a little bit. Then we can go to bed.”

Damon nodded and headed into the bath. She heard the shower start up. Opening the French doors, she stepped out onto the deck that had a couple of steps down to the beach.

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