A Safe Surrender: A Donnelley Brother's Novel (Donnelley Brothers Book 2) Read Online Free PDF

cream into the black and took a little sip. “Mmm, I needed this. Thank you.”
    “No problem.” She leaned against the small kitchenette counter. “We’re all pretty big coffee drinkers here, so you’ll fit right in.”
    I eyed her nervously. “So, do I have a job?”
    “Well, I have a few questions first, but as it stands now, yes.”
    “What are your questions?”
    Just then, I heard the door of the sign-in shop open and a frustrated female voice rang through the space. “I’m fine. Seriously!” A long sigh sounded. “Stop touching me, Logan. I can walk from the truck to the door.”
    “Reese,” A man sounded exasperated, but the woman was having none of it.
    “Logan.” She snapped back. From inside the small kitchen, Gracie was giggling under her breath as she listened. Reese continued. “I’m pregnant. I’m not suddenly breakable and I swear to all that’s holy, if you don’t let up on this behavior , I’ll be moving in with your mother until I have this baby.”
    “Like hell you will!” The man bellowed. “Who’d rub your feet?”
    “You’d have visitation feet rights!” The door swung open to the kitchenette and a stunning little firecracker stormed inside. Seeing me, she straightened, “Oh, hello.”
    A man, just as stunning as the woman, followed behind her. He didn’t even notice my existence. He was too focused on his pregnant fiancée to notice little old me. “Reese, as much as I love your feet, that’s not how this relationship is going to work.”
    Reese narrowed her eyes, lifting one finger to me and Gracie. “One moment please.”
    “Of course.” I nodded, enjoying the show.
    That one little finger became intimidating really quick as she directed it at the large man towering over her. Straightening her back, she glared up at him. “I will not go through the next nine months like this. We either find a balance, I move in with your mother, or I move in with Kat. You can choose.”
    Logan’s face was red by the time she was finished laying out her ultimatums. “We’ll find a balance. But your driving, woman, is horrendous. If you think you’ll be driving anywhere before the snow’s gone, you’re crazy!”
    With that, Logan stormed from the room, slamming the door on his way out.
    Reese turned to face the two of us with a smile. “Well, score one for Reese.”
    And my mouth dropped. The woman was insane and hilarious. I really freaking liked her!
    “Congratulations.” I breathed, trying to hide my grin. “I’ve never seen anything like that.”
    “Oh,” Reese waved her hand. “The Donnelley men are bossy, but when it really comes down to it, they know their place.” She winked and Gracie shook her head.
    “I’m glad to see you’re giving the boy a run for his money, Reese.”
    Reese’s eyes focused on my cup. “Ohhh, coffee.” Her eyes swung to the pot before her lips formed into a pout. “There’s no more.”
    Gracie offered. “There’s non-caffeinated tea.”
    Reese frowned as she waddled to the kettle, flicking the switch. As Gracie walked back into the little shop, she said loudly enough for Reese to hear. “Score one for Gracie!”
    Reese yelled. “I heard that!”
    And I laughed. For the first time, in a really long time, I laughed.
    It felt wonderful.
    Reese joined Gracie and I inside the sign-in shop, taking a seat beside me in one of the comfortable chairs before the desk where Gracie sat with her feet curled up in her chair. This was the most unorthodox interview I had ever had.
    Crossing my legs, I placed my mug to balance on my kneecap. “So, is there anything you wanted to ask me?”
    Reese nodded as though just remembering why we were here. “Yes,” she took a small sip of tea. “What made you call us?”
    “A friend, actually. She showed me the hiring ad.” I replied.
    “Where did you come from?” Gracie asked interestedly.
    “A little town outside of Edmonton, Alberta.” I replied tightly. I didn’t want to answer personal