Chapter Forty-Six
Although having to leave Jeff and Crystal Rock was bittersweet, Wren was enjoying the time she was spending with Robin. She was so sweet. Hopefully, they’d be able to keep her from having to serve any kind of time. After all, she’d ended up saving Wren’s life.
Robin filled her in on a lot more of the things Garrett had done. He’d been the one to trash her beach house, apparently hoping to find cash and additional information about some of her financial accounts. But everything finally made sense when Wren learned what happened at the beach house actually did involve Vin. Garrett had supposedly been paying him off for information about Wren when they were dating.
The five days Wren spent on the road sure went a lot more quickly when she had someone along. And when she drove into L.A., Marc and his wife Abby were waiting for them at the house.
“We stocked up your fridge for you,” Marc said. “So, I see in the tabloids that you and the Lieutenant fell for each other hard while you were in Crystal Rock.”
Wren smiled widely. “It’s Captain Callahan now, but Jeff knew right away when he heard your name that it must have been a very convenient set up.”
“I’ll never forget the night that he rolled into the recreation room at the wounded warrior center in his wheelchair, looking kind of lost after losing his leg. He told us about meeting you in Germany, and stepping all over your toes, and eased the tension in the room right away. I liked him from the moment we met,” Marc admitted. “When the job opportunity to work on your security team strangely came along, I was the first one to apply because of what he'd said about you. It seemed like fate when you promoted me to the head of the team. And then I felt like I was being steered to do a little matchmaking when all the pieces fit into place after I discovered Eve Loughlin’s recording studio in Crystal Rock.”
“I miss him,” Wren admitted, her eyes filled with tears.
“Then I’m not sure what’s stopping you from making the commitment. You’re a strong woman, Wren Matthews, and a little bit of cross-country traveling week to week shouldn’t get in the way of true love.”
Wren blinked, looking down at the ring she’d been wearing on her finger.
“I don’t know what’s stopping me either. But first, I need to get my life back on track and get my schedule ready for the upcoming year.”
Marc smiled, glancing over at his wife as she talked with Robin.
“I get it. You’ve got a few additional responsibilities too.”
“Although Robin said the same thing when we were back in Crystal Rock. What’s stopping me, she asked.”
Marc nodded. “Exactly. I think I’m going to like your sister.”
“Me too,” Wren said softly.
* * *
Later that night, Wren had never been as surprised as she was to get a call from Kate, who couldn’t seem to quit apologizing.
When she disconnected from their conversation, Wren had a smile on her face.
Because she was certain Kate meant it.