Unexpected Risk (The Phoenix Agency Book 7) by Desiree Holt

Author:Desiree Holt [Holt, Desiree]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Desiree Holt
Published: 2020-02-27T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Imposing as the house was on the outside, the inside took her breath away. The open floor plan was large and airy, with living and dining areas blending into each other. A wall of glass doors opened to a view of the bay and, to the right, she could see a high-tech kitchen. She didn’t know what she’d expected, but somehow the house seemed to suit him. She could see him sitting out on that patio, kicked back in one of the loungers, sipping a drink, and relaxing at the end of the day. Too bad she wasn’t here to enjoy the whole thing.

“Like the view?”

She jumped, not having heard him come up behind her. “It’s beautiful.”

“I sense that your brain is working overtime. Is there a problem?”

His smile, she knew, was meant to reassure her.

She slid her hands into her pockets, curling the fingers into her palms.

“I’m really sorry for this. I had no idea when I called Faith—”

He held up a hand. “No worries. I was making a bad joke. I assured Dan Romeo I’d be happy to do this.”

Janet had a feeling he wasn’t telling the whole truth, but she didn’t have much choice here.

She swallowed hard. “Thank you so much. I really appreciate this.”

“You’ll be safe here, Janet. I have a top-of-the-line security system that is not only hooked to the company I use but also feeds into two laptops here, one in my den and one in the kitchen. Plus, the Tampa Police Department patrols here on a steady basis.” He lifted the edge of his shirt and turned to reveal a gun stashed at the small of his back. “And I will be armed at all times.”

She swallowed, taking it all in. “Are you part of Phoenix?”

“Good lord, no.” He laughed. “I’m just a high-priced intellectual-property-rights attorney. That’s how I know Faith.” Then he sobered. “But I’m also a retired Navy SEAL and just so you know, we can handle sixteen kinds of shit before breakfast.”

“Oh.” Relief coursed through her. She knew all about the SEALs. Who didn’t, for heaven’s sake? If anyone could protect her it was definitely this man.

“Dan Romeo was a Force Recon Marine,” J.T. continued. “His team and mine often did some joint missions together. That’s how we met, and after we both left the military, we stayed friends. Long way around to let you know how this came to be.”

“I…appreciate everything. I just want you to know that.”

And I’ll try to remember my purpose here is staying alive until Eric is caught and doing my best not to think about your naked body.

Lordy, what on earth was happening to her? Was this what going without sex for too long did to you? Addled your brain?

No, it was just this man. She had to be able to handle this.

“I do, and I promise you, it’s my pleasure to help out. Now. Let’s get you settled in your room. Then I’ll pour some wine and you can tell me all about this rat’s nest you’ve fallen into.

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