Wrapped Up in a Beau by Gill Angelita

Author:Gill, Angelita [Gill, Angelita]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: winter romance, holiday, Christmas story, Christmas, small town holiday romance
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2015-11-24T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“I want to stay in my room, damn it.”

Greta smiled as she pushed Christopher’s wheelchair down the long hall toward the family room, where everyone else was waiting to open presents. It was Christmas Eve, and in this household, gifts were opened the night before the big day. In the morning, they were to unpack their stockings, eat a big breakfast and try not to strangle each other before dinner at their neighbors’. At least, that was Mason’s version.

“Why would you want to stay cooped up in your room all alone? The fun is out here, handsome.” She plopped a Santa hat on his head and stopped the chair to kiss his cheek.

He grunted, but left the hat alone, and gave no other protest as she guided him into the room and parked him near the tree.

“Oh good, Santa’s here,” Mason joked when they entered.

Christopher pointed a finger at his grandson. “Shut up, boy. You know which side of the naughty or nice list you’re on.”

Mason beamed at her for cajoling their grandfather out of hiding. Even Mrs. Renclair hadn’t been able to persuade her father-in-law to join them, and was visibly surprised. She gave Greta a grateful hug, impressed. Something Greta knew wasn’t a common thing to accomplish with the matriarch of the family.

Sophie handed her a glass of sparkling wine. “What’s your secret? Fairy dust? Hypnosis?”

“Bribery. I hid a small flask in his pocket and told him to spike his punch when your mother was preoccupied. Don’t worry, there’s only a splash in there. The rest is water.”

Sophie swallowed her laughter as she took a sip of wine. “Crafty. And fearless. You’re the best.”

Greta lowered her voice. “Are you sure it’s all right if I stay a few days more? I have no problem getting a room at the hotel.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. Of course it’s all right. Stay as long as you want. I’m so excited you’re extending your visit, by the way.” She leaned in, near-whispering. “And I don’t know what you’ve done to my brother, but keep it up. I’ve never seen him like this.”

“Like what?”

“Happy. With Mason here, it makes all the difference. My parents are getting along for more than five minutes, and now look. Even Grandpa is smiling. And it’s all because of you!”

“I wouldn’t give me that much credit.”

“Well, I would! You are the reason Mason canceled his trip, after all.”

From across the room, he caught her eyes, held them, then slowly smiled as he grabbed a handful of nuts out of a bowl. Her heart turned over. A part of her reveled in his open desire for her. “H-how do you know that?”

“Uh oh. I thought for sure he would’ve told you,” Sophie murmured, feigning only a shadow of guilt. “Besides, I thought it was obvious for a woman as sharp as you. Don’t you remember me saying nothing short of a miracle would stop my brother from leaving for Christmas? Well, you are that miracle, Greta.” Sophie read the surprise on Greta’s features.

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