The Billionaire's Family Secret by Danni Lee Nicholls

Author:Danni Lee Nicholls [Nicholls, Danni Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Glass Rose Press
Published: 2020-09-09T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Sitting on the balcony of the guest bedroom, Leah took in the warm, flickering glow of the single candle that danced with the night breeze. She loved its promising glow, but the soft light didn’t help the distress that tightened in her chest. With growing anxiety, Leah glanced at her phone for the sixth time in the last three minutes. A quarter past ten. She stood, hoping to pace off some of the angst rising from her stomach. But with every breath, her dread flourished.

Standing at the railing, she felt the shift in energy that came with Trev’s presence. He was home. In spite of the mounting tension, she still keyed into the animated difference when Trev was near. Her heart pulsed differently when he was close. How she could tell her heart that it could no longer beat for Trev?

Letting out a long sigh, Leah blew out the candle and hurried down the stairs, noticing that from under Allison’s door, the room was dark. That helped. Hopefully, she didn’t have to worry about Trev’s sister spying on her and Trev during this difficult conversation.

Leah reached the bottom of the stairs as Trev came through the front door. Eagerly, she went to him as he dropped his travel bags and reached for her. She leaned into his solid strength, placing her head against his chest, breathing in the scent of travel and masculine sandalwood. His heart throbbed steady and strong, matching her own. If this was going to be the last time she and Trev connected, she wanted to be able to recall every breath and every beat of their last few minutes together.

“I’m glad to be home,” Trev whispered in her ear before pulling away. He grabbed her hand, his urgency running through Leah’s veins, as they made their way to the back deck. “I just want to be alone with you,” he whispered as they opened the French doors and stepped into the night. Several candles flickered on the outdoor table, giving off a soft, inviting light. Two sparkling waters with a fresh slice of orange and ice stood on the table in frosty glasses. Trev’s voice was low with a hint of weariness. “I told Sanders to light a couple of candles so we could enjoy some time on the deck. It’ll help me unwind. I hope you don’t mind.”

“No. Not at all. I’m glad for it.” Leah tried to ignore the discord that came with Trev’s presence. She longed to memorize everything about him—his touch, his sweet tea taste, and the smell of sandalwood--in order to be able to recall their love after she told him about her family. But she also desperately wished to pull emotionally away from him. If she began putting distance between them now, when he backed out of their relationship after this evening, maybe it wouldn’t hurt so much. But it was no use. The desire for his company overrode every other judgment. She craved his presence tonight and wished for it every night ever after.

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