Rose from the Grave by Candace Murrow

Author:Candace Murrow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, suspense, mystery, suicide, paranormal, small town, sisters, secrets, realtor, rancher
Publisher: Candace Murrow

CHAPTER 18

Zeke's persistent barking alerted Chance to the arrival of an unfamiliar visitor. As he approached the kitchen window, the barking stopped. With Zeke in check Rusty stood by a dark blue sedan, talking to a woman in a black dress: Monique Bouvier.

At the sight of her, the knot in Chance's stomach tightened. His jaw clenched in anger. Wasn't it just like Monique to come to him if he wouldn't come to her? He should have known she wouldn't take no for an answer.

He wished the woman ringing the doorbell was Kat. The coconut scent of her hair still lingered on his collar.

Shaking that thought, he remembered the manuscript sitting in full view on his desk, the novel that, most definitely, was not for Monique's eyes. He rushed to shove the papers into the bottom desk drawer.

When he reluctantly answered the door, Monique's eyes lit up with pleasure. She smiled as if she'd been expected all along.

The curves of her body, which he knew by memory, were accentuated by the sexy lines of her dress. It gave him pause. He reminded himself to keep his distance, even when she threw her arms around his neck and kissed both cheeks, her highly perfumed body wiping out Kat's subtle scent.

Held back by Rusty, Zeke wiggled and yipped. Hunched over the dog, Rusty grinned, seemed to be enjoying the scene on the porch. Chance peeled away Monique's arms and brought her into the house, thus blocking Rusty's view with a closed door.

"What are you doing here and how did you find me?" he asked, though he knew quite well what her answer would be.

"How silly a question that is. You know we keep tabs on you." She tossed her sweater on a dining room chair, slid an arm around his waist, and looked up at him. "Surely you have not forgotten we keep tabs on all our associates, past and present."

"I'm quite aware of that." He stepped out of her grip. "I know how the organization works, Monique, but you don't make personal visits to a place like this unless you want something from me. And I have nothing to give, not to you or the organization."

"Oh, but you are wrong," she said. "You have a promise to keep to the firm."

He thought of his manuscript as he read the edge in her tone, verging on a threat. He was thankful he'd buried it from her sight.

"And, I hope before this night is over, a promise to me as well. I have waited too long to be with you."

His muscles ached with tension. "First of all, the organization has nothing to worry about. I have a new life here. They know that. And I'm not anxious to change it in any way."

"Oh, it is not me, Chance. I would never accuse you, but there are those who believe otherwise. They sent me to make sure you are satisfied here, that you will not cause problems in the future."

"What do they think I'll do? It's been five years.

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