The Devil You Know: Quentin Security Series, #1 by Morgan James

Author:Morgan James
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Morgan James

The sun had just begun its descent, disappearing over the back of the house as I pulled into the driveway and parked next to Victoria’s car. I unfolded from the driver seat, then rounded the hood of her car. “Why don’t you park in the garage?”

She rolled her eyes. “Johnathan asked me the same thing. I don’t mind parking outside.”

At least we agreed on that score. “I think it might be better if you parked inside. That will at least keep someone from knowing if you’re home or not.”

Her head tilted up to meet my gaze, so close that her breasts barely grazed my midsection. “You’ll keep me safe, won’t you?”

My hands automatically went to her hips and pulled her flush against me. “Always, beautiful. You can count on it.”

A slow grin spread over her face and I bent my head, capturing her lips with mine. It went on for several long moments until her hands slid up to my chest and gently pushed. Pink tinged her cheeks and she dropped her gaze to the ground before looking up at me again. “We’d better get inside; we’re giving my neighbors a show.”

I glanced to the left where an elderly man stood across the street watering his flowers. I lifted one hand in greeting and the older man returned the wave with a smirk. “Come on, let’s head in.”

Placing a hand on her lower back, I guided Victoria up the stairs to the front door. Following her inside, I closed and locked the door before heading toward the kitchen. We tossed together a quick meal and afterward, Victoria cuddled up next to me on the couch as we watched TV. Her body felt tense and she bit her lip, a faraway look in her eyes. Finally, I muted the television and turned her in my arms.

“Okay, Doc. What’s on your mind?”

Her head swiveled toward me, a guilty look on her face. “Oh, I… It’s nothing, never mind.”

“Doesn’t look like nothing.” I studied her for a moment. “You can talk to me if something’s bothering you.”

“I was just wondering…” Her gaze dropped to her hands where she picked at an imaginary piece of lint on her pants. “Where do you think things are headed?”

The question caught me off guard. “With us?”

Her head jerked up. “I mean, I know it’s too early to label anything, but I thought… I don’t know what I thought.” She let out a sigh and scrubbed her palms over her face. “I’m making a mess of this already.”

“No, you’re not.” She looked so damn vulnerable that I wanted to pull her into my arms and comfort her the only way I knew how. But she needed the reassurance of words. I reached out and turned her chin toward me, waiting for her eyes to meet mine. “If you’re asking whether I’m interested in you—in a serious relationship with you—the answer is yes.”

Instead of looking relieved, Victoria seemed to pale even more. “I just… there’s something you should know.”

I stiffened as our previous conversation came to mind.

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