Guarding Hope by Ann Mayburn & Ekatrina Sayanova

Author:Ann Mayburn & Ekatrina Sayanova [Mayburn, Ann & Sayanova, Ekatrina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Erotica, Romantic, Romance, Military, Multicultural, Romantic Suspense, Multicultural & Interracial, Mystery & Suspense, Suspense, L
Amazon: B00ECKAGZS
Publisher: Honey Mountain Publishing
Published: 2013-08-05T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

A bright light shone onto Hope’s eyelids and she rolled over, snuggling deeper into the comfortable pillow. Memories of Danny holding her all night flowed through her thoughts and she smiled, joy filling her heart. A few moments later she stretched out her hand, eager to snuggle up against Danny and go back to sleep. When she found nothing but empty space and cool sheets next to her she opened her eyes and frowned. Leaning up on her elbow she examined the portion of the bed next to her and tried to clear her muzzy thoughts.

The space next to her on the big bed was empty, and there were no signs of someone having slept in it. She thought he’d said something about doing some work before bed. Maybe he’d fallen asleep on the couch downstairs. In fact, she should sneak downstairs right now and wake Danny in a rather deliciously naughty way. While nothing would totally melt the icy ball of worry in her stomach for her father, she hoped to find some comfort with Danny. He’d been so amazing with her last night and, while she really admired his restraint, if he thought he was going to hold out on her tonight he was sadly mistaken.

She smacked her lips and amended her plan to ambush Danny downstairs. First a trip to the bathroom to brush her teeth and maybe wash up a bit. She went into the bathroom and one glance in the mirror at the smeared remainders of her makeup convinced her she needed more than a quick wash.

After a swift shower and shave she wrapped one of the luxurious cream towels around herself and dug through her bag for some underwear. The doorbell rang downstairs and she froze, fear worming into her belly. Moving quietly, she opened her door just a crack and listened as the front door opened, then closed. A few seconds later, Danny’s voice and that of another man floated up from the foyer. She couldn’t hear what they were saying but she was reassured that neither voice was raised or sounded angry.

With her plans for a morning seduction interrupted, she decided to get dressed for the day and see who had come for a visit. She pulled out a black Chanel pantsuit she’d gotten for a steal and her black kitten heels. The suit was made of some type of expensive wrinkle-resistant material and the sunset orange silk-blend tank top that she’d wear with it would go well with her skin tone while showing just a hint of cleavage if she bent the right way. She wanted to look good for her man.

Her man.

Those words brought a silly smile to her face and a giddy feeling into her chest she hadn’t experienced in ages. God, when was the last time she felt this foolishly happy about anyone? When she looked in the mirror to apply her makeup she was surprised she wasn’t glowing. She really needed to talk to her dad as soon as she could, to let him know she forgave him.

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