You Can't Hide by Wendy Davy

Author:Wendy Davy [Davy, Wendy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: You Can't Hide
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2013-09-24T04:00:00+00:00

16

Cartagena, Columbia

Clouds passed overhead, threatening an early morning rain shower as Alejandro sat by the poolside sipping freshly squeezed orange juice. He forced his muscles to relax, and worked to maintain a calm appearance as he waited for the courier to arrive with the airport’s security video. Time was running out. The meeting in New York was set. He had to be there.

“Buenos Dias, Alejandro.” Eve’s soft voice sounded from behind.

As usual, she waited for him to flick his fingers, an indication she was allowed to approach. He gave her the signal, and she padded in bare feet to stand before him. Her long hair flowed across her shoulders and down her back in waves. If not for the fear beneath her violet eyes, she would have looked as exquisite as the day he’d met her in New York.

Thunder rumbled in the distance, and raindrops warned the shower was about to begin. Within moments, they would both be drenched. “What is it?” He gulped the remainder of his drink and stood.

She retreated a step. “I have packed your clothes as you requested.”

Although she looked at the ground, he detected something going on behind those beautiful eyes. “You want something.”

“I…I would like to go with you to New York. I haven’t seen my family since—”

“It’s impossible.”

She met his gaze, tears glistening. “Please…”

“We’ve been over this many times. You will not leave Columbia.”

The clouds let loose torrents of rain, and Alejandro grabbed Eve’s arm. He tugged her inside the house and slammed the patio doors.

She stood beside him, water droplets streaming from her hair to land on the marble floor. Something shifted in her gaze, and she held her chin up high. “You’re making a mistake.”

“Excuse me?” He tightened his hold until she winced. “What did you say?”

“I gave up the only life I knew to follow you here. I became your wife. I had your son. For that, am I not allowed some measure of happiness?”

“Are you not content? I’ve given you all this.” Alejandro released her and held out his arms. “This is much more than your family could provide.”

Eve looked around. “This means nothing without love.”

“Love is for fairytales.” He didn’t have time for this nonsense. “You have no idea what I’ve done to earn this.”

“Oh, I have an idea. You’ve killed, backstabbed, and done just about any despicable thing to get what you want. You’re going to pay for your actions.”

His temper flared, and then suspicions overcame his anger. Eve didn’t dare speak to him this way. What gave her the courage to do so? Whatever it was, he was determined to find out.

“Sir.” One of his guards entered the room. “A courier has delivered this.” He held out a small package.

Alejandro snatched the package and tore it open. A red flash drive lay within. He lifted out the device and cradled it in his palm. “Take Eve to her room. Lock her inside.”

“But, Carlos will be expecting me at breakfast.” Eve attempted to squirm out of the guard’s hold.

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