His Inherited Wife by Barbara McMahon

Author:Barbara McMahon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-12-26T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

“ARE YOU ALL right?” Jase asked again, holding her against him.

Shannon nodded, rubbing her cheek against his chest. “Tired, and a bit cranky, but physically fine. We don’t know the extent of the damage or when we can reenter the building. At least I had clothes on because I fell asleep reading. Most of the people here are in pajamas and robes. One woman was barefoot. Imagine how cold her feet must be standing on the bare concrete sidewalk. We watched and watched, until the fire was out. Oh, Jase, it was awful.”

“Was anyone hurt?”

“Not that I know of.”

“Be thankful for that. Come on, you’re coming home with me.”

She nodded and waved goodbye to the people at the table.

“I don’t have any clothes to wear to work tomorrow. And I don’t know if water damage has ruined everything I own.”

“We’ll see to all that when daylight arrives. For now, it’s home and into bed with you.”

Shannon was soon in the guest bed she’d used when she first arrived in San Francisco. She snuggled down in the covers, feeling chilled to the bone. Knowing Jase was only a few feet away had her warming up fast. She felt safe and secure and slowly she drifted to sleep.

When she awoke, it was midmorning. She raced from her room, but the rest of the apartment was empty. In the kitchen, propped up by the coffeemaker, was a note from Jase.

“Thought you needed your sleep. Call me when you wake up and I’ll take you shopping. I’ll check with the fire department on the status of your place.” She studied the bold handwriting, recognizing it from all the notes she’d seen over the years. No ending.

She tossed it down and poured herself a cup of coffee. What had she expected, love and kisses?

Not expected, but wouldn’t have minded, she thought.

Here she was, full circle. She’d stayed at Jase’s when she first came, waiting for her furniture and things. Now she could be stuck here a couple of days, waiting to see when she could return to her apartment.

She sipped her coffee and made plans. She could get a cab to Union Square and shop in some of the stores there. She just needed the basics for a couple of days. Surely by then she could get back into her apartment. Today was Friday. She’d get two outfits, some undergarments and sleep wear. One new pair of shoes would tide her over. If for some reason she couldn’t get back into her apartment soon, she’d go shopping for more things tomorrow afternoon.

No need to trouble Jase. He was not her keeper, much as Alan would have liked.

At one-fifteen Shannon arrived at work. Harv was the first to spot her and he came over to see how she was. Maryellen and two of the other women’s operatives joined him in pelting her with questions.

Jase heard the noise and came out of his office and stared at her.

“I thought you were going to call me,” he said.

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