Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie lifted her gaze and stared at him in confusion. “You knew that Arnold would follow me.”

Dexter had an inscrutable expression, but it was clear that he didn’t like her reaction.

“Yes.”

Josie backed away from him. “You also knew why he went to Rivodia.”

“My men have been watching Arnold for years. We’re well aware of his connection to Wayne.”

Josie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “So you just made a bet with my life? Didn’t your think about how I could have died because of your recklessness?”

The man’s face darkened. “I told you Arnold wouldn’t hurt you.”

“That’s because you know he likes me!” Josie felt an overwhelming sense of dread coursing through her veins. Her eyes were turning red. “You knew that Arnold would save me if Wayne tried to kill me. You were using Arnold!”

bear the thought that her life was bet on using Arnold’s affections for

was understandable that she would feel betrayed and sad. But Dexter couldn’t help but wonder why she was reacting so strongly

He was right.

she knew he was prying into her emotions and thoughts, she couldn’t deny. what he was implying. It was hard to erase the memories she

explain to Dexter that she owed Arnold

eyes turned cold. “Does my father’s disappearance have

stared coldly into her eyes. “Josie, don’t you think you should

and gravelly voice still tugged at

didn’t get any news about Paul in Rivodia. I believe the incident happened in Wavery. I won’t

sentence, she packed her things and got

his spot, silently watching her as she

than before. “I won’t ask my men to return. from Rivodia. They’ll keep an eye out for Arnold so that you can be assured of his

stop to

your studio while you were gone. Take a look at it when you