Page 19 of Wilde In His Arms

His boss nodded.“Understood.I’ll get back to you soon.”

“Thank you.I’ll get back to the Javier Lopez case.”

“I can’t believe he’s back.”

He probably never went away, just stayed well hidden.But now he must feel like the heat was off and he could be a little more visible.And if he was operating out of that swanky private resort, he might feel brazen enough to poke his head out a bit more.All the better for Nick to chop it off and stop him for good.

“Agent Hayward out of Utah is hearing rumors and whispers about him operating here in Montana.I’m going to check in with Lopez’s sister, see if I can stir anything up and make him come out of hiding.”They’d have to put some surveillance in place surrounding the resort and see if they could spot Lopez, or anyone else connected to the operation.

“He killed an agent.That makes this a priority.Let’s get him this time.Until then, keep me posted.And I’ll get back to you about Wyoming.”

“I’m on it.”He ended the call and immediately sent Aria another text.

NICK: I think I found a way to come back to you.I wish I knew exactly how long it will take to finally be there with you, but now I know I’m on my way.Please be patient just a little while longer.

He needed to get back to work and finish this thing with Lopez so he could be with the only woman he’d ever loved.The only one he’d ever missed like this.

Chapter nine

Ariapulledherphoneout of her back pocket and checked the text alert.Nick.Again.This was the fourth one today.

NICK: I know you’re at work.Just wanted to say goodnight.It’s been a long, but really good, day.It would be even better if I got to talk to you.

How did he do this?Make her heart melt and miss him even more.Of course that was his goal.And it was working.

NICK: You know you can call me anytime.Day or night.Now works.

She was about to put her phone back in her pocket when it chimed again.

NICK: Ok.Fine.I wish I could kiss you goodnight.One day soon, I’ll be able to do it all the time.

NICK: I can’t wait for that day.

NICK: Goodnight, my love.I’ll be dreaming of you.

What?My love?Dreaming of me?

That was kind of cheesy, but also romantic.He was trying really hard to get her attention.

He had it.

Nick had never said he loved her.Not once.Maybe if he had, she’d have given him more time.

No.That would only have strung things along, until it was even harder to leave him.He’d sent her that message about him possibly moving here, but he hadn’t said anything about them taking the next step, like moving in together, getting married, or having a family.

He wanted to see her more.Great.But what did that really mean?

If you answered his calls or texts, maybe you’d find out.

Why hasn’t he said what he wants?Besides me.

She’d made her needs clear.

He’s really trying.

Yeah, now.But what about a month from now?

Great.She was back to arguing with herself.

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