Heavenly Honeymoon (Zoe Donovan Mysteries Book 15) Read Online Free PDF

their work, but sometimes it seems like their work is all they have. I found out recently that they only got married after they found out I was on the way. I guess I was an accident—an unwelcome accident who really didn’t have a place in their lives from the very beginning.”
    “Oh, honey, I’m sure that isn’t true.”
    Alex looked at me. “Actually, I think it is. I don’t think they wanted me to know, but the last time I saw them they seemed even more preoccupied than usual. I asked my mom if everything was okay and she said it was, but I could tell it wasn’t. I guess I pushed when I should have let it go, and she admitted she never really wanted to marry my dad. She said they made better friends than lovers. I asked her why they got married in the first place if that was true, and that’s when she told me they got married because of me.”
    I sat down next to Alex. Charlie tilted his head, as if to inquire about the delay in my taking him out, but I knew that comforting Alex was more important. It seemed like her mom had dumped some pretty serious information on a mature girl who was still only a child.
    “Even if your mom and dad did marry because of you I’m sure they both love you,” I tried, even though, based on their actions, I wasn’t certain that was true. “Adults sometimes have complicated emotional baggage that children aren’t equipped to understand. I know you wish you could spend more time with your parents, but Zak and I are so very happy to have the opportunity to fill in when they aren’t around.”
    Alex smiled. “I really love spending time with you and Zak too.”
    “How about we put serious thoughts on the back burner and focus on having a wonderful time during our family getaway?”
    Alex hugged me, and my heart melted just a tiny bit more than it already had where she was concerned. There was no doubt about it: the girl had carved a permanent place in my heart.
    “Did you have a nice time with Oria last night?” I asked, deciding to change the subject to something less stressful and confusing.
    “We did.” Alex brightened considerably. “She’s really nice, and she invited us to go horseback riding with a group from Kids Club today.”
    Kids Club was an activity group that entertained kids from ages five to twelve during the day so their parents could partake of adult-type activities. So far we hadn’t sent Scooter and Alex to the club, but this sounded like a wonderful way for them to be entertained while Zak and I investigated.
    “Would you like to go horseback riding?” I asked after I clipped Charlie’s leash onto his collar.
    Alex hesitated. “Scooter and I want to do whatever you and Zak would like to do. It’s your honeymoon, after all. But if you don’t have plans, I do like to ride.”
    “I don’t think we have plans today. How about I speak to Zak about it after I take Charlie out? What time is the group leaving?”
    “The ride is from ten to four. They’re bringing lunch for us.”
    “Sounds fun. It’s only eight, so let me speak to Zak and then I’ll let you know.”
    After taking Charlie for a short walk I tracked Zak and Scooter down at the pool. Scooter likewise was excited about the ride, and Zak thought it was a good way to give us some time alone, so I called Oria and made the arrangements for them to go. She asked us to meet her at the clubhouse a half hour early so she could get Scooter and Alex registered because they hadn’t taken part in any club activities yet. I showered, dressed, and grabbed a quick bowl of cereal for breakfast, then accompanied Scooter and Alex to the clubhouse while Zak caught up on some phone calls.
    “I’m so glad it worked out for you to come along,” Oria greeted the kids.
    Following my conversation with the law enforcement personnel in Hades regarding the discontent of many of the locals, I looked closer at Oria’s smile in an attempt to discern whether it was authentic. On the surface at least, it seemed