Blackstone Ranger Rogue: Blackstone Rangers Book 4 by Alicia Montgomery

Author:Alicia Montgomery [Montgomery, Alicia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-07T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Just as she had predicted, Cam wasn’t all that upset when she told him after the ball that she didn’t have any romantic feelings for him and didn’t want to go out with him anymore. Maybe she should have been insulted that he took the news in stride, but honestly, she was more relieved about not having to force an attraction that wasn’t there.

He told her, though, he hoped they could remain friends, and she agreed. She liked Cam, despite his cool, aloof nature, and she enjoyed chatting with him. So, it was a surprise to get a call from him just days after the ball. She had just finished ringing up a customer when she saw his name flash on her phone.

“Cam?”

“Hello, Darcey,” came his smooth-as-ice voice through the receiver.

Leaning her hip against the counter, she changed the phone to her left hand so she could close up the register. “So … how’s it going? What’s up?”

“I’m well,” he began. “I wanted to let you know, Dr. Marsh called me.”

Her heart leapt in her throat. “What did he say?”

“He wants to meet with you.”

“Of course. When? Where? Or should I call him?”

“He said he was free later today, and he was going to have dinner in South Blackstone. He asked if he could meet you for drinks beforehand.”

“That would be great. Where?”

“Mickey’s Bar and Grill.” There was a pause on the other line. “Darcey, I was wondering, if you didn’t think it was awkward, perhaps I could come along?”

“You want to come along?”

“Yes. As your friend, of course.” There was an emphasis on the word friend. “And, well, I feel responsible.”

“Responsible?”

“Yes. I introduced you to Dr. Marsh because I mentioned I knew of another swan shifter, and he was intrigued. But I hadn’t met him until that night, and to be honest, I don’t really know him. Or what his intentions are.”

“He seems like a nice man,” she said. “I don’t think he has any bad intentions.”

“You can’t trust what people present to you, Darcey,” he said, his tone ominous. “A seemingly benign exterior can be hiding something nefarious.”

There was meaning in those words, and curiosity pricked at her. However, they weren’t discussing him. “All right.”

“Thank you. If anything happened to you, I would never forgive myself.”

She blew out a breath. Why did he start saying things like that now? “I’m sure it will be fine. But I know I shouldn’t be meeting strangers by myself.”

“Perhaps I’m being overly cautious, but as they say, better safe than sorry.” He cleared his throat. “I don’t have to be there for your conversation, of course. I’m happy to stay back if things get too personal.”

“Let’s play it by ear, okay?” Looking up at the clock, she made a mental note of how many more hours before she clocked out. “Sarah’s closing today, so I’ll be done by three, but I have to pick up Adam and bring him home.”

“That should work out. I’ll tell him we should meet at five thirty?”

“Perfect.

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