Wicked Delight by Lily Harper Hart

Author:Lily Harper Hart [Hart, Lily Harper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperHart Publications
Published: 2019-03-05T06:00:00+00:00

Eleven

Jack watched Ivy suspiciously as she tugged on her sneakers an hour later. She’d been calm when Brian left, thoughtful. She acted like she was getting ready for work, but he couldn’t help being dubious.

“What’s on your agenda today?” he asked finally.

She lifted her chin and met his gaze, her lips curving. “Why? Do you want to make me an offer I can’t refuse?”

They’d watched The Godfather (and both sequels) a week before. Ever since, they’d been spouting lines to one another. Somehow, she had an unerring ability to make seemingly innocent lines dirty.

“Honey, if I could stay here and watch The Godfather with you all day — naked, of course — I would be all over that. Unfortunately, I have people to question and an errant father to track down.”

Ivy frowned. “Yeah. That’s weird, right? I can’t get the idea out of my head that maybe he had something to do with his daughter’s death. It’s horrifying to think about.”

“It is horrifying to think about,” he agreed, moving closer so he could hunker down right in front of her. “I met him. He didn’t seem like the sort of guy who would kill his kid.”

Ivy was relieved. “That’s good.”

“Probably not for the reasons you think, though,” he said quickly. “For you, parental love is easy. It’s assumed. It’s going to be that way for us when we have children. Sheridan doesn’t strike me as the sort of man who wouldn’t kill his daughter out of love, though. In fact, it’s the exact opposite.”

Ivy blinked several times as she regarded him. “You think he didn’t care enough to kill her.”

“Pretty much.”

“That’s even worse.”

“It’s definitely worse.” Jack extended his hand so he could help Ivy to her feet. When she stood, he took advantage of their close proximity and planted a hard kiss on her mouth. “You know I love you, right?”

“That’s the rumor. I heard another rumor, it says that I love you, too.”

“Good. That means you’re going to listen to what I say next with adoration and acceptance.”

Her smile slipped and the look she shot him was challenging, practically daring him to push her to the limit.

“I don’t want you getting any further involved with this.” Jack’s voice was gentle as he stared into her eyes. There were times he felt lost when he looked into the seemingly endless oceans of blue. This was not one of those times. He could feel a tempest building today, and it was frightening. “I think it’s best for all those concerned if you take a step back.”

“And what if I don’t want to take a step back?”

Jack inhaled through his nose and forced himself to remain calm. She was purposely baiting him. He recognized the signs. “Then that’s your decision. I’m asking you, as a favor to me, to stay out of this, though. It’s not a normal case. You know I always want your help, but this case is different and I’m afraid.”

Ivy narrowed her eyes. “That’s kind of low. Phrasing it that way, I mean.

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