The Darkest Hour by Melissa Storm

Author:Melissa Storm [Storm, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Partridge & Pear Press

Twenty-Seven

After discussing dreams and aspirations for the next hour, Sofia found herself firmly in the pro-Scarlett camp. By the time Elizabeth Jane texted the all-clear, Sofia had already formed the perfect plan to deliver the guest of honor to her party.

“Hey, so do you have any books I can borrow to help me learn more about training this guy?” She hooked a thumb toward Wolfie who’d decided to take a break from playing to drain his water dish.

Scarlett’s eyes grew wide. “Do I ever! At least ten or twelve. Maybe even more. How about we set a playdate for next week and I’ll bring them to you then?”

Sofia crossed to the door and rummaged for her keys. “Actually, I kind of need all the help I can get now. Do you mind if I follow you home now to grab at least a few to help get me started?”

“Sure! Looks like our doggos are getting worn out anyway.” Scarlett stood, too, and stretched her arms overhead.

“Great, thank you.”

Sofia refilled Wolfie’s water dish, then took him for a quick pee break before following Scarlett back to her apartment complex.

When they stepped through the door, everyone jumped out to yell surprise. Scarlett’s fiancé, Henry, lifted her into the air and spun her around before dropping her back into his arms for a kiss. It reminded Sofia a bit of the scene everyone loved from Dirty Dancing.

She’d never met Henry in person before but had seen many a news story about his billionaire bucket list challenge. Up close, his bi-colored eyes and posh mannerisms had her absolutely mesmerized. She couldn’t stop staring as the couple shared this happy, effortless moment.

“Are you surprised?” Elizabeth Jane asked breathlessly, breaking Sofia’s trance by taking first Scarlett then her in a hug.

“Uhh, yeah!” Scarlett squealed and did an excited little hop. “I just got the deal yesterday. How did you even have time?”

“Lauren was a huge help!” Liz said as the tall, athletic brunette hugged Scarlett to her chest. “By the way, Sofia, this is Lauren Ramsey. So glad you two finally get to meet!”

“Hello!” Lauren extended her hand toward Sofia and gave it a firm shake. “I love your dress!”

Sofia did a small curtsy, showing off one of her latest designs. The energy in the room had her smiling from ear to ear. She almost forgot about her plans for the following night. That is, until another familiar face found hers.

A handsome pair of hazel eyes connected with hers across the room, and now that she’d been spotted, there was no getting away. Hunter excused himself from his conversation with Liz’s fiancé Dorian, not removing his gaze from Sofia for even a second. It was just her luck that these two men knew each other. Of course. Anchorage PD wasn’t that big, after all.

So stupid! She should have delivered Scarlett to the party, then hightailed it out of there. Seeing Hunter in person made it harder to resist him. She could risk everything for a man like that—everything except her Wolfie.

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