Harlequin Intrigue April 2018--Box Set 1 of 2 by Joanna Wayne

Author:Joanna Wayne
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488033797
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

“I should just stay here with you tonight,” Julie said as she came down the stairs. Her mother had called her earlier in the day to make a date for Julie to join Casey and her for a girls’ night out.

“I won’t be here tonight,” Nick replied. “Remember I told you I was meeting with the other coaches this evening.”

She walked over and plopped down next to him on the sofa. “I’d still just rather stay at home.” She drew in the scent of him, the combination of minty soap and spicy cologne that always stirred her senses and made her feel safe.

She’d been disappointed last night that he hadn’t slept with her. When she’d gone up to bed he’d still been on the computer and when she’d awakened this morning she noticed he hadn’t joined her in the night. She’d thought they’d moved past any awkwardness where that issue was concerned.

“You told me you always enjoy spending time with your mom and sister,” he said.

“Normally, I do, but I have a feeling tonight I’ll be on the hot seat with Casey and Mom asking me far too many questions about you.” She released a deep sigh, already anticipating the intense examination that would take place.

“Just go and have a little fun,” he replied. “God knows you could use a little fun in your life right now.”

“You’re my fun.”

He gazed at her soberly. “Enjoy your family while you have them, Julie. You never know when they’ll be taken away from you.”

Instantly she cursed herself for whining. Nick had not only lost his parents too soon, but he’d also lost his wife to a horrendous crime. “You’re right,” she replied.

She leaned forward and kissed him gently on the cheek. “And someday you and I will have children and we’ll all be your family. Were you close to your parents?”

“Very close. As far as I’m concerned, I had the best parents in the world,” he replied. “They encouraged and supported me in everything I did and, according to my grandmother, they spoiled me rotten.”

A horn sounded from outside. She jumped up off the sofa. “Oh, I hate when Casey does that instead of coming to the front door. I’ll be home by nine or so and then maybe you’ll tell me some stories about your childhood.”

He stood to walk her to the door. “I might be later than nine. I never know for sure how long these meetings are going to last. If you get home before me, just remember to set the alarm.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely remember the alarm.” The horn honked again. “Geez, she makes me crazy. I’ll see you later,” she said. She walked out the front door to see an unfamiliar car in her driveway. Apparently, Casey had gotten a new car during the time Julie couldn’t remember. Julie was surprised she could afford it, especially if what Joel had told her was true and their father had cut her off financially.

Casey was in the driver’s seat and Julie’s mother was in the passenger seat.

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