Wild Suspicions (Romantic Suspense) by Marey Rebecca

Author:Marey, Rebecca [Marey, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2013-12-11T04:00:00+00:00

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The drive was long and difficult for Liddie, as Parker continued to loose all charm. The farther they traveled, the more arrogant he became. From a jovial and doting boss, he was morphing into a self-absorbed and unconcerned lover.

“Maybe I’ll take you to Australia,” he announced in a ramble that included her learning to surf. Then he moved on to the possibility of the Maxon Corporation purchasing a sailboat and competing in the World Cup. From there, Parker debated the pros and cons of living in Brazil or Guatemala. Liddie pretended to care, but truth be told, none of it made much sense.

Then it hit her as to why. Parker had taken another kind of pill. She hadn’t a clue as to what, but his energy was high while his thoughts were erratic.

“What’d you take, Parker?” she asked bluntly.

He stopped talking and looked at her in shock. “What are you talking about?”

Liddie glanced toward the rear-view mirror at the front of the van. Garrett stayed focused on the road.

Parker looked toward the front as well, and then turned back to Liddie. “You got something to say to me, Liddie?”

This is not the time, or place, to confront him. Let it drop.

Liddie listened to the voice inside. She smiled and shook her head. “I wish I had your energy.” She put her hand on his. “I’m already worn out, and this trip has barely started.” She rested her head on his chest. “Maybe I’m not meant for this.”

Parker’s heartbeat was strong and fast. Liddie felt his hand come up to pet her hair.

“It’s an adjustment, Liddie. I realize that.” He took a deep breath. “But it will be worth it in the end. I promise.”

Liddie closed her eyes. More promises. Whatever this was – a romantic business trip or fantasy vacation – Parker had some sort of future in mind for the two of them. A day ago, that would have been thrilling to hear. Now, it was scary.

As time dragged on, the roads got bumpier and the night darker. Liddie realized that they were no longer near the city. The air in the back of the van was stagnant, and the odor of Jerry in the seat in front of her was beginning to chip away at her sanity.

After another half hour or so, Parker finally stopped talking. The silence in the van was only broken by the sound of its engine revving and undercarriage creaking to withstand the cracks and crevices of broken roads.

Though the night was pitch black, Liddie realized they were travelling through miles of heavy forestation. Every twenty minutes or so, rain would fall hard and then stop. Traffic and paved roads were left behind.

Liddie troubled over the knowledge that, wherever they were going, it was remote. There were no escape plans to be made, no options to be explored. Not until the van stopped and they arrived at a destination. For now, Liddie sensed that the only safe play was to keep Parker from getting angry.

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