Delta's Baby Surprise (Special Forces Elite 1)

“Thanks for coming. We’re glad we could share the news with everyone.” He waved and shuffled me back toward the elevators. But before they closed, Jeremy held the button.

There was a tall curvy blonde in front of us.

“Sasha.”

I had only seen a picture of her on Jeremy’s phone. That picture didn’t begin to show how beautiful she was. I wanted to shrink in the corner of the elevator.

“I wanted to meet your wife.”

“Ride up?” he offered.

She stepped inside the elevator with us. Suddenly the space was claustrophobic. Her designer suit was flawless. So was her hair and skin. I could smell her expensive French perfume.

“I’ll introduce you,” Jeremy sputtered. “Evie this is Sasha, my business partner in everything. And Sasha, I’d like you to meet Evie.”

I extended my hand toward her. She shook it quickly.

“Nice to meet you.” I smiled.

“And you.”

The elevator emptied us on the top floor. “Would you like to come in for a drink?” Jeremy asked.

“No.” She shook her head. “I came by to let you know I’m on board with the project.”

He smiled slowly. “That’s good. Certainly worth celebrating.” He nodded toward the door. “Join us. It would be good for you and Evie.”

“Another time,” she argued. “It sounds like you’re taking off more time? Another surprise.”

It was my turn to come to the rescue. I wrapped my arms around my husband. “Jer needs time off. He never takes vacation days. And I’ve wanted this honeymoon.” I looked up at him. “I’ve always wanted to go to Tahiti. He’s romantic, don’t you think?” There were a lot of things I didn’t believe were happening right now. I could add defending Jer as one of them.

“I see.” Sasha looked at him. “He’s a lot of things, but I would never have used the word romantic.” She pressed her glossy red lips together. “I guess I can hold things down while you’re gone.”

“Thanks, Sasha. Maybe you can try out a vacation when I get back.”

“I don’t take vacations,” she stated.

“Crazy things have been happening lately,” he chuckled, opening the door. ?

?Good-bye then?”

I had a feeling she wanted to say more. That there was something in her look, but she ducked into the elevator and was gone.

“She’s intense.”

He huffed. “You have no idea.”

We walked inside.

“Do you think it went ok?” I asked. “Is it what you wanted?”

He nodded. “You were perfect. Gorgeous. Sexy. Everything.”

“And Tahiti? That’s happening? You’re serious?”

He nodded. “Didn’t you tell me I needed to take a vacation?”

“I did, but I didn’t expect you to listen to me. Why Tahiti?”