Fearless Encounter by Emily Jane Trent

Author:Emily Jane Trent [Trent, Emily Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Camden Lee Press, LLC
Published: 2024-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

The evening he’d spent with Brooke felt like a turning point for Gabriel. For sure, he’d shared more than he intended to. He’d felt comfortable with her and talked about his wife’s death. The more she’d listened with compassion, the more he’d talked. Opening his heart to Brooke had been a good thing, although he couldn’t have predicted that.

Try as he might, Gabriel had been unable to enjoy dating. He’d tried a bit, mostly because his daughters encouraged him. They were old enough to understand love and relationships. He understood that they cared about him and wanted him to find a woman to share his life with. That was surprising, as he would have thought it would be the other way around—that they’d resent any other woman he’d have a relationship with.

But his daughters weren’t young children, fearing that another woman would replace their mother. Although they had each grieved in their own way—and it had been rough—they’d come through it well. It was clear that their mother had a forever place in their hearts. But they loved him too, and wanted to see him happy.

Dinner had been more of a date than a business meeting. Gabriel could no longer deny that he had feelings for Brooke. It surprised him that it had happened in such a short time. But he supposed it didn’t take long for attraction to surface. He’d proposed to his wife not long after meeting her, and she’d felt the same. It appeared Brooke felt something for him too.

Gabriel felt close to her. He wanted to hold and caress her. But he settled for a kiss—two kisses, to be exact. The memory of her soft lips, of her tender touch, sparked desire. And she’d seem to enjoy the intimate gesture as he had.

But that didn’t mean that she was ready for a relationship. Or that she’d chosen him for anything permanent. Brooke was warmhearted and caring, which he appreciated. Yet that didn’t signal a deeper connection. He’d have to feel his way. For now, he needed to get to work protecting her and rescuing her friend. It had only been a few days since the abduction, but it seemed like weeks—because things seemed to be moving so slowly.

Gabriel had showered and headed for the office. He’d said goodbye to Brooke while she was doing laundry. For some reason, the sight of her involved in the domestic task turned him on. He had a flash from the past, how he’d liked being married, and how the simple daily chores were a joy when he had someone to do them with.

He got in his car and refocused. He needed to concentrate on more than a vision of Brooke in his arms.

He couldn’t keep her at his house indefinitely. It was only fair that she went home to her condo. Gabriel was aware that he’d pressed his luck already by persuading her to stay longer. He couldn’t stand the idea of her alone when criminals lurked. She may

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