“Hope Church, but I offered my counseling services to several in the area. I’d be happy to go to a church service with you and Hannah one Sunday.”
She grabbed a sticky note and pen from Hannah’s junk drawer. “Like I mentioned, I’ve misplaced my phone, but I’ll give you a call if we check one out.”
He rattled off his phone number.
After jotting it down, she asked, “What’s your last name?”
“Thomason, with one s.” When he stepped into her personal space, his breath hitched. “And I’m definitely available whenever you want to have that drink.”
“Sure thing.” She stuffed the paper into her pocket. “I hate to eat and run, but I’ve got to track down my phone.” She shifted her attention from her sister to Joey. “Are you leaving, too?”
“Hannah and I are watching a movie together. If you find your phone, swing back by.”
The hair on the back of Evangeline’s neck prickled. She understood that Hannah missed her ex, but she didn’t much like that Joey had become his replacement.
She drove to Sin’s office and stopped at the security guard’s desk. “I’m here to see Sinclair Develin.”
When he called upstairs, Evangeline wasn’t surprised someone answered.These guys work more than I do.
“Mr. Develin isn’t here, but Mr. Jones said to send you up.” He escorted her to the private elevator, swiped his card, and she rode upstairs. The doors opened to Jacoby sitting in reception talking with Dakota.
“E-Leen!!!” The young child jumped off the sofa and skipped over.
As she knelt to greet the little girl, Sammy hugged her. This child was so sweet, she couldn’t help but fall in love with her. “What are you doing here, Sammy?”
“Daddy wants to talk to Uncle Lalla.”
She rose and the child held her hand. “I brought Miss Lady.”
Evangeline sat on the sofa and Sammy showed her the doll. “She’s beautiful.”
Sammy ran tiny fingers through the doll’s long hair. “She has good hair.”
“You have pretty hair, too,” Evangeline said and the child beamed at her.
“What do you say, Samantha Lynn?” Dakota asked.
“Thank you.” She spun around, then sat on her dad’s lap.
So adorable.
“How was your trip to Miami?” Jacoby asked.
Evangeline bit back the smile.Damn hot.“One step forward, two back. You know how that goes. Do you mind if I work here? Sinclair’s letting me borrow one of his laptops.”
“Go right ahead,” Jacoby replied. “He’ll be back shortly.”
“He’s out riding,” Dakota added.
“Daddy said when I turn one hundred, I can go for a ride with him,” Sammy exclaimed.
Evangeline laughed as the elevator doors slid open. When she turned, her heart flipped. Sin stepped off the elevator, his striking presence commanding her full attention. Seeing him in his black leather riding gear sent her heart aflutter. His cheeks were red from the cold, his eyes electric blue. With his helmet in hand, his gaze shifted from one to the other, settling on her.
“Hey.” He stared into her eyes while bursts of electricity powered through her.
“Hi.” She couldn’t breathe, nor could she look away. She wanted to go to him, throw her arms around him and never, ever let go.
But in true form, she didn’t budge.
