The Rival's Heir by Joss Wood

Author:Joss Wood
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-09-14T15:47:21+00:00

Eight

Judah sprinted around the corner leading to the Brogan house, enjoying the feeling of the bitingly cold air burning his lungs. Darby had left earlier that morning to do whatever she intended to do on her “personal” day and he’d given up trying to look after Jac and get some work done around half past three.

Desperate to exercise, he’d called the country club and within ten minutes he had a highly recommended babysitter on his doorstep. As he was about to leave the residence, Jac cooperated and fell asleep in the sitter’s arms and Judah knew he had ninety minutes, two hours if he was lucky, to exercise. He’d immediately headed for the state-of-the-art gym at the club and followed that session with a punishing run.

Now, Judah approached Darby and Levi’s house and frowned when he saw a luxury car pulling into the driveway. Slowing down, he watched as a slim blonde woman exited the car and walked around to the passenger door. Frowning, he watched Darby slowly climb out. The older blonde, who could only be Darby’s mom, placed her arm around Darby’s waist as they slowly walked up the steps to the front door.

Judah released a low curse and accelerated, reaching them as they hit the top of the steps. “What’s the matter? What happened?”

Mother and daughter both turned, and Judah frowned at Darby’s pale, pale face. “Are you okay? Where’s your car?”

Callie placed a hand on his arm. She quickly introduced herself and then said, “Darby’s fine, Judah. She’s had a minor procedure. She’s sore. I’m driving because she isn’t allowed to drive for twenty-four hours.”

“Where’s Jac?” Darby demanded, her mouth tight with worry.

Judah jerked his head toward the front door. “I hired a sitter from the club. She was sleeping when I left.”

Callie smiled at Darby before giving her a gentle hug. “I’m going to leave you in Judah’s capable hands, darling. Take it easy, okay? I’ll call you in the morning.”

“Wait, Mom...what?” Darby frowned as Callie all but jogged down the steps. Looking from her to Judah, Darby threw her hands up in the air. “She was going to look after me, be at my beck and call, help me with Jac.”

“I’m here, so is the sitter.” Judah opened the door and gestured for her to step inside the warm house. He saw her wince and her hand went to her side. Concerned by her dull eyes and pinched mouth, he didn’t hesitate. He bent down and scooped her up, holding her against his chest.

“Dammit, Huntley, I can walk,” Darby hissed, thumping his chest.

“It’ll be quicker if I carry you.”

Judah swiftly carried her down the hallway to the study, kicked the door open with his foot and gently placed her on the large sofa in front of the enormous flat-screen TV that dominated one wall. Sitting down on the coffee table in front of her, he allowed his hands to dangle between his legs, reminding himself that he couldn’t interrogate her. He didn’t have that right.

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