Falling Into Forever by Elena Aitken

Author:Elena Aitken [Aitken, Elena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781927968109
Publisher: Ink Blot Communications
Published: 2014-03-30T13:00:00+00:00

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After talking to Carmen, and making the arrangements for what he hoped would be a special surprise, Rhys had one more thing to take care of. And he wasn’t looking forward to it.

He found Beth by the buffet table. She absently picked at the hors d’oeuvres, and piled them on an already full plate. “Hey,” he said softly, coming up behind her. “Will you walk with me for a minute?”

Something flashed in her eye, but she nodded, put the plate down and fell into step beside him.

They didn’t say anything as they made their way through the crowded lobby and slipped down the atrium hallway. On one side of the space was a wall of glass that looked over a pool area. Each hot pool was filled with the natural spring water, and although from the outside, it appeared as if you could see the pools, they were all very private, although Rhys knew there were even more secluded pools.

Beth led him to a couch, situated between one of the fountains the Springs was known for and a potted palm. The burbling water from the fountain was soothing, and they sat in silence for a moment.

“You didn’t bring me here to tell me you love me, did you?”

Beth’s statement was said with a wry smile and the whole thing was so preposterous, they both laughed.

“You know we don’t fit, right?”

Beth nodded. “Why didn’t we ever make it work, Rhys?” She dropped her head to his shoulder and he stroked her hair affectionately.

“I’m too boring for you.”

She laughed and sat up. “You’re anything but boring. I can’t imagine what types of adventures you had when you were in the city.”

“But that was then.” He smiled a little, thinking of the excitement he’d lived back then. “Now I’m just a small town cop with a small town life. You need more than that.”

She shrugged, but they both knew it was true. Beth had always been destined for a bigger life than Cedar Springs allowed. Even once Jules was born, everyone knew, she wouldn’t settle for ordinary. Not for long.

“So what is it that you want?” She shifted the focus off herself. “As if I didn’t know.”

Rhys grinned so wide he thought his cheeks might crack.

“Go.” She waved him away. “I’ll be fine.”

Rhys stood and took two steps back toward the lobby, and Kari, before he stopped. “Beth?”

She looked at him.

“Don’t give up, okay?”

Her smile was true, with a touch of sadness. “Never.”

The party was still in full swing when Rhys got back to the lobby. He didn’t waste any time homing in on the most beautiful woman in the room.

“This is some party,” he said, stealing up behind her.

She didn’t start, as if she’d expected him all along.

“Do you think anyone would notice if the party planner disappeared?” he whispered in Kari’s ear.

She stiffened for a moment, and then turned to face him. “What about your date?” The word had an edge to it, but it was said without malice.

“Beth’s fine.” He reached out and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

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