His to Protect: A Bodyguard Bad BoysMasters and Mercenaries Novella (Lexi Blake Crossover Collection Book 5) by Carly Phillips

Author:Carly Phillips [Phillips, Carly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
Published: 2018-04-09T18:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Talia woke up feeling sore in the best possible way. She didn’t have a single regret about last night. How many people received second chances? It wasn’t like they were talking about forever, something she didn’t believe in, anyway. Even her parents, as in love as they were, had their lives cut short. People died. Left. It was better to keep things casual, and that was what she had with Shane. No matter how fantastic the sex or how much she liked and admired him, this was a passing fling.

Besides, they lived very different lives, his a fast-paced rush of adrenaline in his line of work for McKay-Taggart, and hers with long hours in the lab. Neither of them had time for relationships. His job had cost him his marriage. No matter how much she enjoyed his company, no matter how her feelings for him were continuing to grow, she had to remember reality. And act accordingly.

She ought to look to his actions now, as well. Shane was all business as they rushed their individual showers—because he insisted they didn’t have time for him to get distracted by her naked body—and though she didn’t sense he had any misgivings, he wasn’t getting all soft and mushy, either.

They gathered their things and hit the road, agreeing to stop for gas and food at the first place they came across.

When they finally reached Portland, the first order of business was to leave the handwritten note asking Jonah to meet up with them tomorrow at a nearby Starbucks. She knew he’d pick up the mail at four p.m. on the dot and would be there for her in the morning, after which they’d be close to ending this nightmare. Which meant the end of her time with Shane.

She pushed the depressing thought aside, because at that moment, Shane pulled into the parking lot of a glittering high-rise hotel.

“We’re staying here?” she asked. It was so much nicer than any place they’d been able to find so far.

“I think you’ve earned a night in a decent bed without worrying about security, don’t you?” he asked, a grin lifting his sexy lips.

“Why do I suspect you’ll still be worrying?” she asked.

“Because that’s my job. But I can assure you nobody’s going to be breaking down your door. And Ian’s got connections with people he trusts to get us a room. It’s all good.”

“I am not going to complain.” They exited the car, leaving it with the valet, the only choice, and strode into the lobby.

The hotel was a far cry from the roadside motels they’d stayed in up until now, and Talia took in the mirrored and gold-plated walls, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors. She knew this was a five-star hotel, and if it meant her safety and it gave Shane a night to relax a little, she was all for the expense.

Check-in was easy, as promised. Ian had already arranged for the room on the lowest floor, giving them a stairwell escape route should it become necessary.

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