Frosted on the Ferris Wheel (15 page)
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Authors: Laura Pauling
“Don’t look at me.” Charlene raised her hands.
Kitty opened the door and welcomed Trent. “We’re just leaving. Right, girls?”
Her friends left, even though a part of Holly desperately wanted them to stay. Seconds later, they were alone. Trent stood awkwardly by the door. Tears rushed. She had missed him.
“Sorry they dragged you over here. Don’t feel like you have to stay,” she said.
He entered the room and sat next to her on the couch. “I’d rather stay.”
There was so much unspoken between them that had to be said. Holly decided to let him off easy. “You don’t have to say anything. I understand. I’m not blind. You two have history and prom date memories and your parents are dating. She’s beautiful. I get it. I understand I frustrate you to no end when I get involved in police investigations, but if you understood my past, you’d understand why I can’t let them go.”
“Whoa! Let’s backtrack a bit first.” Trent poured them both a fresh glass of wine. “What are you talking about? Who are you talking about? History? Prom dates?”
Holly thought it was rather obvious. “You and Millicent. Dating.”
“Dating?” Trent chugged his wine after almost choking. “We are not dating. What gave you that idea?”
“You two were at the restaurant.” Holly felt the heat of her flush, remembering how she’d encouraged Muffins to jump on their table. Well, that part she didn’t regret.
He sighed and took Holly’s hand. “We weren’t on a date. She said we had to have dinner together. It was an emergency. She wanted to talk about her dad and my mom.”
“You’re not dating?” Hope swirled.
“No.” He leaned closer. “Why would I go on a romantic date with her, when I’m dating you? I’m sorry I didn’t mention my dinner with Millicent beforehand. After, the investigation heated up, I didn’t get a chance.”
“I thought you were mad at me,” Holly whispered.
“Maybe a little. Frustrated? Yes. Concerned? Yes. And clearly, I had good reason to be concerned.”
“I know.” She shivered, fighting off the feeling of panic.
“I also know that Millicent tends to exaggerate.” Trent pulled her into his arms. She melted into his warmth, feeling safe and protected. “What is this about prom dates?” he asked, his lips brushing the side of her head.
Holly thought about all of Millicent’s lies, suggesting that she and Trent were a done deal. She’d made it appear to Holly that Trent had moved on, and Holly had fallen for it. And prom dates? Holly didn’t want to know. Who cared? That was history.
“I don’t want to know.” She kissed his cheek. “It doesn’t matter.”
He found her mouth and kissed her, pulling her closer. She kissed him back, deepening it, tossing aside her doubts, her fears, and the past couple days. Minutes later, he broke it off. He traced his finger across her mouth.
“Now, what is this about your past? Is there something I need to know?” he asked softly.
“Oh. I was hoping you’d forget about that.”
“Not a chance.” He smiled. “I’m a cop.”
“Well...” She didn’t quite know where to begin.
“You know what? I can tell this makes you uncomfortable. As long as you’re not running from the law, you don’t have to tell me until you’re ready. We’re all allowed our secrets.”
Holly’s feelings for Trent surged. It was everything she needed to hear. “Just kiss me again, Officer Trinket.”
And he did.
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Laura Pauling writes about spies, murder and mystery. Her newest series is the
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Circle of Spies Series
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Prom Impossible Series
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Heist
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A Royal Heist
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August 2015 Edition
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