The Sinner's Marriage Redemption (Seven Sexy Sins Book 5) by Annie West

Author:Annie West [West, Annie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781460386293
Publisher: Harlequin Presents
Published: 2015-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

BY SATURDAY AVA had put things in perspective. She’d been mistaken about Flynn’s motives. The admiration in his eyes at the business gala had told its own tale. He’d stayed at her side all evening, never abandoning her even for business. When they’d made love later he’d made her feel like a princess, pampered and adored.

She shoved aside the thought that she didn’t want to be treated like a precious doll. She was just tired. The plans for the children’s holiday retreat she’d put so much effort into had completely unravelled due to zoning complications. Ava sighed and rubbed her forehead.

‘Problems?’ Flynn slanted her a look from the driver’s seat.

‘A few. The project I’m working on has hit an obstacle.’

‘You need to switch off.’

The way he did? But today Flynn hadn’t mentioned work. From the moment she’d woken she’d sensed a buzz of excitement in him. She smiled, revelling in the prospect of a whole day with him. Hadn’t she told herself things would change? Her patience was finally being rewarded.

‘How far from central London is this house?’ They’d already travelled further than she’d expected.

‘Outside London. That’s the surprise.’

He darted a grin her way and her insides turned molten.

‘Outside? But the commute—’

‘It will be worth it. You’ll see. This is something special. As for commuting—I’ll set up an office in the house and work from there a couple of days a week. It will be a stretch, but I’m sure it can be done.’

‘But I’ll still need to travel to my work.’

Another sideways glance. ‘You never know what’s around the corner. There may be opportunities for you closer to home. And we’ll keep the City apartment for overnight stays. Besides...’ He paused. ‘Longer term, the country will be better for bringing up children. You said so yourself.’

Slowly Ava nodded. She had said that. Although she’d meant in the much longer term. But they were only looking at the first house. Who knew how long it would be before they found the right place? Besides, the day was bright, the sun shone and they were together.

She relaxed in her seat, alternately watching the scenery and Flynn’s strong, dark features. Sometimes she had to pinch herself to believe they were together. The odds against them connecting again in Paris...it didn’t bear thinking about...

Lack of sleep must have caught up with Ava. The car passed over a rough patch and she stirred from a doze. Slowly she stretched.

‘We’re here.’

Flynn’s tone jerked her fully awake. There was an excitement in it she’d never heard before from him.

Ava opened her eyes and then blinked, gaping, wondering if she still slept and this was a dream.

The car was following a long gravel drive lined with overhanging trees, their autumn-tinted branches spreading wide. Ahead the road curved, and at the bend stood a grove of massive rhododendrons.

Ava’s heart clutched as if an ice-cold hand had reached out and squeezed it.

She recognised the long drive...the rhododendrons.

Eyes wide, she took in the woods to one side, the landscaped park to the other.

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