Blazing Love: A Hot, Romantic Suspense Series, Book 2 (The Carlisle Sisters) by Kay Brody Page B

whispered.
    “I can and I do,” he said.  Grey cupped her face and tilted it upward.  “Trust me, babe.  We’ll get to the bottom of this and I will be fine.”
    She stared into his crystal clear, grey eyes.  They were shining bright with love.  She hoped that the love that they shared would be enough to see them through.
    She slowly nodded. She had to show him that she believed in what he said.  Worrying about her was the last thing that he needed on his plate.
    “I trust and believe in you.  And we will resolve this thing together,” she said firmly.
    “We will.  I have no doubt,” he smiled.  “Where is everybody?”
    Beth had enough doubt for the two of them but she refused to show it.  She pulled out of his arms.
    “Tracy went for a walk with Blaze and Jen is in her bedroom,” she said.
    “Let’s order in some lunch for everyone.  I’m starved,” he suggested.
    “Alright.  The restaurant down the block delivers and they have wonderful food,” she said.
    “Sounds great,” he returned.  “Which one is your bedroom?  I’d like to take a shower before we eat.”
    “Down the hall, make a left and it’s the last door on the right,” she directed.
    “Okay. I will place the order. It should be here by the time you are done,” she smiled.
    “That quick?  I was hoping you could join me,” Grey smiled devilishly.
    “Jen’s here!”  Beth whispered, wishing Jen had gone out with the others.
    He nodded, picked up his suitcase then disappeared down the corridor.  Beth picked up the phone and called the restaurant to place the order.  Thankfully she had learned just enough French to communicate basic needs.  Tracy was not always around.
    “I hope you ordered strawberry crepes.  I love them.”
    Beth turned to see Jen strolling into the salon.  Beth hoped that Jen was in a better place now.  Seeing Tracy’s love bites had made Jen furious and her mood had been horrific for the past two days.
    “I did.  Have you been asleep?”  Beth asked conversationally.
    “No. I’ve just been thinking,” Jen said.
    “About what?”  Beth asked as she stood in front of the book case.
    “About going home,” Jen announced.
    “Home?  You can’t,” Beth objected.
    “Why not?  Someone should be at The Sea View since Grey is here now.  I heard him arrive,” Jen said sourly.
    Beth thought that Jen would hardly be the appropriate person to run The Sea View while they were in France.  And Beth knew Grey would have handled everything before leaving.
    “Yes, he’s here.  But why would you want to leave while everything is in turmoil?”  Beth asked dumbfounded.
    Jen rolled her eyes.
    “I hardly think this thing requires all of us to be here.  I’m sure it will be rectified soon enough,” Jen said cavalierly.  “And I refuse to remain here to watch Blaze and Tracy fawning over each other.  It’s disgusting.”
    Beth was taken aback.  Jen was showing a whole new level of selfishness.  She couldn’t get what she wanted so she was ready to take off; ignoring the fact that Grey could be in a perilous situation. 
    Beth wanted to rage at her for her self-absorption but she restrained herself.  Maybe it was best that Jen leave.  She certainly would be no help to them if she stayed.
    “I’ll arrange your flight home,” Beth said tightly.
    “Have the jet ready by tomorrow morning,” Jen said importantly.  “I want to leave immediately.”
    “I’ll check with Grey,” Beth muttered angrily.
    Jen turned and flounced out of the room.  Beth wanted to hurl a book end at her.

Chapter 5
     
    T racy sat cocooned in Blaze’s arms on the balcony of his villa.  She stared out at the lovely sea and thought how wonderful it would be if none of this chaos was going on.  Beth and Grey could be happily preparing for their wedding and she and Blaze could enjoy getting to know one another.  There would have been no dark clouds of uncertainty hanging over their heads.
    But, as it were,