A Walk in the Park by Brenda Jackson

Author:Brenda Jackson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HQN Books
Published: 2019-01-16T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

A HALF HOUR LATER, Raquel drew in a deep breath as she leaned down to hook the leash into Smookie’s harness. Her head was still reeling from the information Whitney had doused her with a few moments ago. She probably would still be sitting at the table in shock if Smookie’s bark hadn’t reminded her it was time to go. And her doggy had to go.

Quest was actually her Ren?

She shook her head remembering how, after talking to Quest that time when he’d called to check on Smookie, she’d thought that he had a sexy voice just like Ren. Now she knew why. They were one and the same.

A part of her wanted to feel tricked, used and taken advantage of. But in all honesty, she couldn’t. That day, before leaving, he had expressed an interest in talking to her on the hot wire. At no time had she assumed he would actually call her, and definitely not that he would go to the trouble of getting her direct number. And how had he managed to get it, anyway?

She quickly moved out the back door and locked it behind her. It was a beautiful June day, and she was glad for this time to get out and think. How would she handle her next call from him now that she knew his identity? And that call was scheduled for later that night.

She continued walking, keeping up with Smookie, who was moving at a brisk pace toward the doggy park. What she really liked most about the park was the separate fenced-in area for small dogs, the beautiful water fountains and several pieces of agility equipment. There were also benches under shaded trees where you could sit while watching your pet romp around in a free and safe environment. And for her that was good, since she definitely needed to think about the recent turn of events with Quest Renaldo Newman.

She unhooked the leash, and Smookie took off running toward one of the huge decorative boulders, to sniff away and do her business. Raquel couldn’t help but smile as she watched other dogs join Smookie and they began to play tag.

Sitting down on a bench so she could keep an eye on Smookie, she started to pull out her cell phone to call Whitney back, just to make sure her best friend hadn’t made a mistake. But deep down, Raquel knew she hadn’t. It all made perfect sense now. Whether or not she’d wanted to admit it, she had been attracted to Quest from the first, but had convinced herself that dealing with him was strictly business, involving Smookie.

Her mind drifted back to her last phone call with Ren…or Quest. It seemed real, and even now the memory had her stomach muscles quivering as sensuous stirrings began running through her. The things they had done together that night had probably scorched the sheets and…

Suddenly, a shadow crossed directly in front of her and she felt increased stirrings in the pit of her stomach.

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