The Protective Groom: Billionaire Marriage Brokers by McConnell Lucy

Author:McConnell, Lucy [McConnell, Lucy]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Pepin Publishing Company
Published: 2016-03-04T05:00:00+00:00

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Memories of the last time they had all ridden to an event together scratched at Harley’s mind and competed for attention as she tried to follow Wyatt and Noah’s conversation about truck RPMs and pulling capacity.

Noah looped his arm over the back of the seat behind Harley, causing her heart to flutter as she smelled his spicy aftershave. She was still enjoying it every morning before she showered, and every time he rode in the elevator with her, and every time he brushed near her at home, and pretty much every chance she got.

“My brother-in-law has a dealership. He could hook you up,” Noah offered.

“Cody?” Harley asked.

Noah turned to her. “Yeah. How did you know that?”

Harley fiddled with her phone. How much had Paige told Noah about their texting? “I sent Paige that information on the boots and, um.” She pushed her hair over her shoulder. “We chatted a little.”

One side of Noah’s lips lifted in this lopsided, pleased smile. Not the kind of pleased where he thought he’d gotten the best of her, but the kind where his heart was happy. The difference was alarming in the effect that smile and his dimples had on Harley’s breathing patterns.

“I wouldn’t mind going to California for a bit when this is all said and done.” Wyatt leaned over to gain Noah’s attention. “We could make it a road trip.”

“A road trip?” John adjusted his tie. “Why not just fly?”

Wyatt started in on the adventure of a long drive, but Harley wasn’t listening to him. She was wondering if she should lean into Noah a little, or if sitting here like a cardboard box—in front of her parents—was the best idea. Noah took the question right out of her hands as he leaned close, his breath tickling her ear and neck, right where his necklace lay in broad sight. “Was I close?”

For a moment, Harley considered saying yes—for Noah’s sake. He was trying to make her happy, and the star-thing was pretty amazing. In the end, when she met his golden-brown gaze, she couldn’t lie to him, so she shook her head.

His fingers settled on her bare shoulder, and Harley thought she might pass out from not breathing. “I’ve got a few more ideas.”

“I’ll bet you do.” Harley grinned.

“We’re here,” Daddy announced, and Harley watched him and Mama climb from the car. She and Noah went next, and Wyatt brought up the rear.

Noah took her hand without asking and kept her near with a straight, stiff arm. Daddy turned around twice to check on her, and Wyatt kicked the back of her heel because he was so close. Once they were near the reflection pools, the group loosened up and the claustrophobic feeling evaporated into the canopy of oak trees.

The still water in the pools reflected the hundreds of luminaries floating on the surface. Tables, covered in white linen and staggered for mingling, were topped with tapered candles and fine china. Each tree had hundreds of twinkling lights, and there were a few brighter lights placed strategically throughout the open grassy area to the right.

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