Charmed (Adam & Ella #2) by Trent Emily Jane

Author:Trent, Emily Jane [Trent, Emily Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Camden Lee Press, LLC
Published: 2013-09-02T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Ella and Fiorella shopped for hours, stopping for lunch later in the afternoon. But Ella couldn’t get her mind off what they’d talked about. She tried to get into the spirit, trying on clothes, and getting Fiorella’s expert opinion. However, she was always so transparent and didn’t think she did so well at hiding her emotions.

Still, it was a good day, and Ella felt closer to Fiorella than she did to her own sister. The warmth and sincerity broke through any walls Ella had erected long ago to block emotional pain. She was fond of Fiorella, and found her easy to talk to, something she thought would be forever unique to Kaiyla, her only friend for so long.

Miguel put her bags in the trunk and Ella slid into the back seat for the ride back to Adam’s bachelor pad. She had time to think as they made their way home. Miguel, ever the professional, left her in peace, and she was grateful. So absorbed was she in trying to come up with a solution to the danger at hand, she didn’t even notice Nico following in the car behind. Nor did she see the unwelcome presence in a car one lane over and slightly back.

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Nico, however, did notice, and reported to Adam through his earpiece the instant he spotted that they were being followed. He followed Miguel into the garage, and stood guard while Miguel escorted her into the house.

Not wanting to alarm Ella more, Adam neglected to tell her that her presence at his home was no longer a secret. Used to torment, he would have taken the news in stride. But the possibility that something bad would happen to Ella because of him was driving him crazy. He’d stepped up security on all fronts, and even had Nico arrange for an alarm and perimeter camera to be set up at Kaiyla’s apartment. If anything happened to her, he would never forgive himself, nor would Ella ever get over it.

The best thing was not to dwell on it. Everything that could be done was being done, and it would be better to distract Ella so she wouldn’t worry so much. Surfing, always the best escape, would serve as such now. Staying away from the beach couldn’t be good for Ella, and he certainly missed it. Normally, he was at the beach every day. His duty to protect the woman he loved had kept them at home more than he preferred. But he didn’t need to tolerate that, just plan around it.

The shopping outing was supposed to calm Ella and give her an opportunity to enjoy Rio. Hanging around him had its benefits, and he’d keep her by his side every second, given a choice. But it wasn’t healthy for a young woman to stay tucked away indoors, even in an elaborate Brazilian mansion. Fiorella would be the perfect companion; she was always a joy, and had been Adam’s salvation many times in his youth.

Yet something nagged at Adam.

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