Page 94 of Harmless Scandals

“I caught a cat nap on the plane,” she said, yawning. “Oh, excuse me. That was rude.”

Serenity laughed. “I know you’re tired when you start being proper.”

She smiled as she settled down at Serenity’s kitchen table. “I quite like your men.”

Serenity returned the smile. “They make me happy.”

“I can see that. I was ready to kidnap you if need be, but I don’t think that will be necessary.”

She shook her head. “Nope. We had a moment there, but...no. Everything is okay now.”

“Just remember, those two are there for you. There will be bumps. You just smack them and tell them to snap out of it. I have a feeling they will.”

She nodded. “And you need someone now.”

“Nope. Not for me. You know I don’t work in that department since I lost Harry.”

Serenity wanted to argue, but Nicola was tired, and that meant she could be mean. Plus, right now, she was just so happy being together with her best friend.

“You need sleep.”

“That I do.” She stood and pulled Serenity into a big hug. “I’m so happy for you.”

“Thank you.”

When she pulled back, she looked down at Serenity. Even with her shoes off, Nicola towered over her.

“I’ll keep tabs on the other tabloids, but I haven’t heard anything from any of the others.”

“Good. Go get some rest.”

She sighed. “Sounds brilliant.”

Nicola wasn’t English, but working with Jensen and his family had rubbed off on her.

“Just so you know,” Nicola continued as she stepped out onto the lanai, “I’m going to book a spa day for us later next week.”

Serenity smiled. “Like you said. Sounds brilliant.”

The three of them waved at Nicola and Jensen as they drove off. Adam really liked them, but he found Nicola a bit exhausting.

“Do they always have a driver?” Adam asked.

Serenity shook her head. “But when they arrive somewhere, it’s to be expected. Ned goes with them everywhere. Along with Damon.”

“Who is Damon?”

“Their pilot.”

He stopped walking. “He has his own plane?”

“Of course he does,” Mick said.

“It’s Wulf Industries, but yes, they have their own plane. Makes more sense and thank goodness. It’s the only way she could get here so fast.”

They walked back into the house. “Coffee on the lanai?” Adam asked.

Mick and Serenity nodded. Five minutes later, they were sitting out back, Serenity between them. The day had started off hazy, but the temperature was rising and burning a lot of it off. He turned and glanced at Mick over Serenity’s head. He nodded, telling him it was time they had the talk.

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