Death Checks Inn (Aspen Valley Inn 1) (11 page)

Lacey was warm, her teeth were no longer chattering and she had begun to absorb the reality of what had happened.

Wyatt came into the kitchen, weary lines of worry creasing his face.

“Is she okay?” he asked Charlotte.

Charlotte said quickly, “I think so. I’m going to run her a nice hot bath.”

Then she looked at the two of them and added, “I’ll probably be awhile.”

Wyatt pulled Lacey into his arms.

Lacey realized that his entire body was shuddering.

“I’m okay,” she said shakily.

“Thank God!
” was his grim reply, “You wouldn’t be if your sister had not called me and told me that she thought you may have found something. And even then we would have been too late to save you!” he shuddered again and held her even tighter.

“John Braverman got here first. Thank
God, he was worried about what his mother might do!  I don’t know if I could stand to lose you after I finally found you,” he murmured close to her ear.

Between kisses and soothing
touches, Lacey filled him in on the entire story.

He assured her that Tricia Moore would not ever hurt her again.

They both felt sorrow for John Braverman who had loved his mother but still couldn’t let her destroy another life.

“What am I going to do to make sure you are safe
?” Wyatt asked against her lips.

“Well, for starters you are going to spend every mom
ent you can right here with me!” answered Lacey.

She looked down at his strong hands holding her tightly. She caught her breath when she realized the thin gold ba
nd was no longer on his finger. It was time to move forward.

“I think I can handle that
,” smiled Wyatt, kissing her deeply.

Lacey knew this was only the beginning. They had a lifetime to
love each other.  

Charlotte backed away from the doorway
to allow them some privacy. Let them enjoy each other she thought with a grin. It’s about time her wonderful sister had someone who deserved her love.

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