In Safe Arms
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Josie breathed a huge sigh of relief. She hadn’t realised that, but of course it made sense when you thought about it. ‘What will you do now?’
‘I’ve had lots of offers, from overseas, from within Australia, doing anything I want.
Luke’s even offered me something.’
‘Really?’
‘Yes, really.’ He reached down and tapped her lightly on the bottom. ‘Come on, let’s go.’
Josie glanced at the small storage room. ‘Er. I have a problem. I’ve locked my keys in there, and all the instruments have to be out before Monday morning.’
Gees, great timing, Jos.
Nate rested his hands lightly on his hips. ‘Is that all?’
‘Is that all?’ Josie cried. ‘It’s a pain in the arse. I want to go now, Nate, leave with you — and I’m going to have to stay here and wait for a locksmith.’
‘Wait here a sec.’
He turned and disappeared out the door, returning a few minutes later holding a wrench and another fine instrument that looked like a pick.
Josie watched in amazement as Nate squatted on his haunches and carefully slid the pick into the keyway. He moved it around, using the tiniest of movements, and then he raised his other hand and did something with the wrench.
To the Altar Boys I’m Nate Jordan, mechanic by day, lock picker by night.
Suddenly there was a small click, and Nate lowered the tools, straightened up and opened the door. Then he raised an eyebrow and grinned at her, a slightly cocky expression on his handsome face.
‘That is so hot!’ Josie flung her arms around his neck and crushed her breasts against his chest. ‘I am so aroused right now, detective, you’d better get me to that hotel quick smart or we will be doing it on the floor of this hall.’
Nate laughed, picked her up in his arms and swung her around. ‘If I’d known you’d be so impressed, I’d have done it before now.’
Josie laid her head on his shoulder, closed her eyes and savoured the moment. She’d come through the darkest days of her life and ended up with the most incredible guy on the planet. And she was safe again now.
Safe in her home city.
Safe in her relationship.
And best of all, safe in Nate’s arms.
THE END
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ISBN: 9780857991157
Title: In Safe Arms
Copyright © 2014 by Lee Christine
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