To Win Her Back by Mackenzie Crowne

Author:Mackenzie Crowne [Crowne, Mackenzie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensignton Publishing Corp.
Published: 2017-01-23T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 16

At seven-thirty the next morning, Caroline woke V from a dead sleep to congratulate her on a job well done. Although he was two days earlier than expected, the Marauders’ new offensive coordinator had apparently walked onto the practice field a half hour ago.

“I appreciate your efforts in getting him here so quickly, especially since I know the two of you aren’t comfortable working together.”

V rolled over and stared at the ceiling. Had Caroline spoken to Sam, and if she had, what did he tell her? Not that it mattered, now that V had decided to turn his ruse into reality.

“About that. I wish you had spoken to me before you’d said what you did to Sam. He was under the impression his new job was on the line.”

“Nonsense. He’s got an ironclad, two-year contract.”

“I guess he figured you’d slipped in a clause somewhere he hadn’t noticed.”

Caroline sighed. “I’m sorry, V. I hope I didn’t make your job more difficult. You know me. I’m on the ball when it comes to business, but relationship stuff baffles me.”

“Actually, you helped.”

“How so?”

“By forcing us to talk.” V twisted the sheet around her fingers as nerves cramped her stomach muscles. As Sam had said, the Marauders’ contracts didn’t contain a no-fraternization clause, but office relationships could still cause problems. “I planned to tell you Monday morning that we’ve decided to give it another go. I know you don’t normally have a problem with that kind of thing within the organization, as long as the two parties keep their private relationship private, but with our past….” She sighed. “You don’t have to worry. He’s a good man, Caroline, but he’s also a professional. So am I, and I’d tender my resignation before I let anything harm the team.”

“Relax, V. I know you would, and your word is good enough for me.”

Relief loosened V’s muscles, and she exhaled a long breath. “Thanks.”

Caroline paused, then cleared her throat. “Please, don’t take what I’m about to say as a criticism.”

Okay, that doesn’t sound good. “What is it?”

“I’m actually relieved to hear about you and Sam. On a personal level, you understand. Like I have, you’ve worked hard and succeeded in an industry where, until recently, women were seen as nothing more than someone to sleep with after the game. But unlike me, you aren’t built for a solitary existence. You have a giving heart under that tough exterior, and I’ve often wondered why there wasn’t some man in your life.”

Moved, and more than a little surprised by her friend’s rare candor involving a personal matter, V didn’t know what to say. “Caroline, I—”

“I don’t know what went wrong between the two of you, nor is it my business, but after meeting Sam…. Well, I figured I’d finally discovered the reason why you’ve remained alone. A man like that would be a tough act to follow.”

Understanding dawned suddenly and V slapped a hand to her forehead. “So you decided to try your hand at matchmaking? With your

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