Page 35 of Valentines In The Presidential Suite

She left him and drove directly to her apartment, talking to Blue the entire time. She told him about the apartment and Ashley’s family and the kids who would, no doubt, give him attention.

From his travel bed in the backseat, Blue cocked his head and seemed to listen to every word she said.

She slowed as she came to the driveway and looked up and down the street. There was no dark gray car in sight.

Morgan pulled into the garage, got out of the car, and went to get Blue out of the car.

She heard the sound of children calling to her and grinned as Ben and Lizzy ran over.

“We’ve been waiting all afternoon to see your dog,” said Ben.

“Let me get him out of the backseat, and then we’ll put him in the fenced yard with you while I unload the car. How about that?”

“I get to touch him first,” said Lizzy.

“No, me,” Ben said. “I’m the oldest.”

“I’m sure Blue will greet you both. He likes lots of attention,” said Morgan, setting him down on the garage floor. She called him, and he trotted behind her as she led him to the gate into the backyard.

“Sit down so he can get used to you,” Morgan said.

Both children sat.

Blue dashed from one to the other, wagging his tail and giving them kisses.

Lizzy squealed with delight. “He’s so cute!”

Blue rolled over onto his back so the kids could rub his stomach.

Ashley appeared. “I wondered what all the noise was about. I see you made it back home with your little guy.”

“Yes,” said Morgan. “A new adventure.”

“He’s adorable. And very patient with the kids,” said Ashley. “How was the trip?”

“Excellent. Brad’s a fast driver, and we made the journey easily. He’s coming here for dinner and to check to make sure I have the dog properly set up.”

“M-m-m, is it about the dog or something more? It sounds like it’s getting serious,” said Ashley, giving her a teasing smile.

“I admit I’m attracted to him, but I overheard him tell someone he’s definitely not interested in anyone and wants it to remain that way.” She didn’t mention the incident when they couldn’t stop staring at one another.

“It sounds like he might be scared to get involved,” Ashley said. “But he’s still young and attractive. He’s bound to want more than dogs for companionship. And when the time comes to change his mind about dating, I hope he’ll look right in front of him at you.”

“Remember, my former boss and other older men in charge of the firm don’t like the idea of office romances. I can’t lose my job,” said Morgan. “Brad knows that.”

She and Ashley were still watching the kids play with the dog when Brad drove up the driveway. He waved at them and continued to the garage to park his car.

As he strode back to them, Ashley let out a soft breath. “Gorgeous man.”

“And so nice,” said Morgan, waving at him.

“Evening, ladies,” Brad said. “Exciting day for one little dog.”

“And his owner,” said Morgan.

They were standing together when a dark gray car drove into the driveway and stopped beside them.

Morgan grabbed Brad’s arm. “That’s the man who’s been trailing me.”