Page 42 of Daddy's Little Charmer
He pressed a kiss to her forehead, tucked her tighter against his chest, and let himself fall fast asleep.
The last thing on his mind was Harmony and how much he loved her.
Chapter Fifteen
Christian walked into his front door. He automatically scanned the main living room for Harmony and continued into the kitchen, where he guessed he could find Harmony concocting a new dessert for him and the guys. He joked with her that he’d gained several pounds eating her delicious desserts. If he didn’t work out every day at the office gym, he knew that would have happened.
He stepped through the doorway and saw that the room was empty. He turned. The first thing he saw was Harmony with her back to him. She was looking out the sunroom window that faced the back of the house, with her arms wrapped around her midsection. Christian could tell right away something had upset her.
Connor caught his attention as he walked toward him down the hallway.
Christian tipped his head toward Harmony. “What’s going on?”
“She’s been quiet ever since we brought her home from school.”
Christian set his briefcase down on the table inside the door.
“It was her last day. We were planning on going out to celebrate,” Christian said.
“Do you want me to stick around?” Connor asked.
“No, that’s fine. Did Nico take off already?” Christian asked.
“About an hour ago. He tried to talk to her, but she said she was fine.”
“I’ll take care of it. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“You got it, Boss.”
Christian waited until Connor left, locked the door, andturned on the alarm.
His stomach tightened when he caught her pensive expression in the reflection of the glass. He set his hands on her shoulders.
“Hello, Sweetheart.”
Harmony jumped and looked over her shoulder.
“Daddy, you’re home,” she said and tried to smile.
Christian turned her toward him and then set his hands on her hips.
“Tell me what’s wrong,” he demanded.
Harmony laid her hands on his chest. “I … nothing…”
“Don’t,” a purr of menace deepened his tone. “All I want to hear is the truth.”
Harmony shivered at the dark, demanding voice. She wasn’t afraid of him. She never had been, even from the start.
“I finished my classes today.”
Christian nodded. “I know, Baby. Remember, we were going to go out and celebrate.”
“I know,” she said.
“I’m not even going to ask if you passed. I saw how hard you worked, and I already know how smart you are.”
“I have to sign up for fall classes.”
