If I Didn't Know Better (The Callaways #9)(86)
His fingers tightened around hers. "I'm going to make you happy, Mia—every day of the rest of our lives."
"I know. I promise to do the same."
The music began to play and as the crowd rose for the bride's entrance, she leaned over and kissed Jeremy's mouth. "I love you."
"I love you, too."
*
Kate looked over at her twin sister making out with her hunky boyfriend and felt a twinge of jealousy. She was super happy for Mia, of course, but her own heart was a little empty.
The last year had been a whirlwind of activity: getting accepted into the FBI, training at Quantico, and now handling actual assignments. Her career was going great, but she had to admit the love in this church was making her want more than a career.
As Maddie made her way down the aisle, Kate's gaze moved to her cousin Burke. He'd always been handsome and strong, the kind of man who could handle any challenge, but today he looked softer, his gaze almost needy as it focused on the woman making her way to his side.
That was the problem with love; it made a person vulnerable and sometimes weak.
It was a complication that would not serve her well in her job.
Not that she was in love with anyone, but she couldn't help thinking she might want to be one day.
Burke took Maddie's hand and they walked up to the altar while the crowd sat down.
She glanced at Mia.
Her sister gave her a happy nod. She definitely didn't have to worry about Mia anymore.
Her phone vibrated and she glanced down at the text coming in.
She'd wanted something to get her heart pumping, and now she had it—her next assignment. She had no idea where it would take her, but she was ready to go.
"Everything okay?" Mia whispered.
She looked into her twin's eyes and nodded. "Yes, but I have to leave right after the ceremony."
"To go where?"
"I'm not sure yet, but I know it will be exciting."
Mia smiled. "You love your job, don't you?"
"I do. I think I might even be good at it."
"I know you will be. Just make sure you come back for my wedding."
"What?" Kate said a little too loudly, drawing the attention of her brother Ian, who gave them an irritated look. "What?" she asked more softly. "You're engaged?"
"Not officially, but we will be, and you'll be my maid of honor, of course."
"When?"
"I don’t know yet, but promise you'll make it back, no matter where you are, no matter what you're doing."
"I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world."
"Good. You know something, Kate?"
"What's that?"
"Love is the greatest adventure of them all," Mia said.
"You might be right, but I'm going to try some other adventures first."
For her, love would have to wait...but maybe not too long.
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Dear Readers,
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Excerpt - TENDER IS THE NIGHT
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One
"Yes, he's probably cheating on you. No, you didn't do anything wrong. Yes, you should absolutely find out, and, no, you won't find anyone better than me for the job." Devin Scott ended his cocky monologue by sitting back in the worn leather chair behind his desk and giving the beautiful blonde in front of him a weary, cynical smile.
Although he was fairly certain he knew exactly why this woman had come looking for a private investigator, he couldn't understand why any man would want to cheat on her. She was one of the prettiest women he'd seen in a long time with shoulder-length, thick, wavy blonde hair, honey gold skin, and slender, athletic grace.
Then again, appearances could be deceiving.
As she stared back at him with a pair of intense, intelligent blue eyes that made his nerves tingle, he suddenly wasn't at all sure why she'd come to his office.
"You think a man would cheat on me?" She crossed her legs, revealing a bit more thigh under the cream-colored knit dress that clung to her curves. "Why?"
"Because you're looking for a private investigator."