Vegas Vacation by Clare Revell

Author:Clare Revell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781611163964
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2014-06-10T16:00:00+00:00

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Tamlyn stared at her reflection in the mirror in her bedroom as she finished covering her bruises with makeup. Going to dinner tonight was another stupid idea, but Martin advised her not to argue so much, so she’d given in, instead. She shifted her gaze to the reflection of the door as someone knocked. “Come in.”

The door opened and her father crossed the room in five long strides. “Are you ready? The table is booked for seven thirty, we should head down there.”

She stood up and smoothed down her blue evening gown. “Honestly, Dad, I’d rather just go to bed and sleep. It’s been a horrible day and I feel sick. Besides, if someone is trying to kill me, I’m safer in here.”

He put his hands on her shoulders. “You’ll be fine. You need to eat.” His eyes rested on the cross around her neck for a long moment. “Garth will be there and I’m sure the cops will have someone around. And I want you to meet someone.”

Tamlyn sighed and grabbed her bag. “Who is it?”

“A new business associate—Daniel Haynes. He’s in the other room with Garth.”

Tamlyn stiffened. It couldn’t be.

“Something wrong, Tammy?”

“No. Everything’s fine.”

It will be once Martin’s here. God, I know I’ve kind of been ignoring You of late. Perhaps Martin was right about not living my faith, and I’m sorry, but I could really do with some help about now.

Her father patted her shoulders. “Good. Come on then. You know how I hate being late. “

Taking a deep breath, Tamlyn left her bedroom and went into the lounge. Shock and numbness flooded her as she caught sight of the blue-suited man standing with his back to her.

Lord Bradshaw took her arm, almost propelling her across the waiting black hole. “Tammy, I’d like you to meet Daniel Haynes. Daniel, this is Tamlyn, my daughter.”

He turned and smiled. “We’ve met. Several times.” He reached out and grabbed Tamlyn’s hand, kissing her fingers. “It seems fate keeps pushing us together.”

Tamlyn pulled her hand away. “Unfortunately.”

“Tammy…” Her father’s tone contained an all-too familiar warning.

She forced a smile, and mentally steeled herself for the inevitable fight later.

Daniel took her arm and led her to the door, as he struck up an animated conversation with her father.

Tamlyn tuned him out. More than ever she wished Martin were here. Lost in her thoughts, she found herself sat at a table in the restaurant with Daniel’s hand on her knee before she realized. Glaring at him, she pulled her leg away from him and crossed it over the other. “Do you mind?”

He smiled at her. “Not at all.”

“Well I do. Do that again and I’ll scream and have you arrested.” She scowled at him and grabbed the menu, hiding behind it.

“Tammy, what can I get you to drink?” Daniel’s fingers slid down her arm.

She cringed at the use of the nickname. “Water, please. And it’s Lady Bradshaw to you.” Letting out a deep breath of anger, she moved her chair a couple of inches to the left.

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