To Protect the Heart of a Brazen Woman [Brazen Sisters 6] (Siren Publishing Classic) Read Online Free PDF Page A

past her on the stairs. “What’s the rush?”
    “Just grabbing some books for Charlie!” Bobbie shouted from her bedroom.
    “Really?” Sam sounded a little surprised.
    Okay, more like a lot, but Bobbie understood why since she almost ran her down. Sam had probably thought it was something more important.
    She came out of her room carrying a stack of books. “Yeah, I ran into her…and Jake in town.”
    “You saw Jake?” Sam’s voice and eyes were filled with hope.
    She hated to dash her sister’s bubble, but there was no way around it. “No, I saw Charlie. And now I’m going to see her father and give him a piece of my mind.”
    “Are you sure you have enough to spare?” Sam teased as Bobbie met her at the bottom of the stairs.
    “At least I was able to find my keys this morning.” Bobbie stuck out her tongue.
    “Hey! I have pregnancy amnesia. And besides, I think Trent stole them so I wouldn’t drive.”
    “A blessing for those of us on the road.” Bobbie was only kidding, and Sam laughed along with her.
    “You’re a viper today. I feel bad for Beau,” she said as Bobbie opened the door.
    Bobbie froze on the threshold and looked at her sister. “Don’t you dare. He actually told Charlie she couldn’t call me because of what’s going on between me and Jake. He deserves more than a tongue lashing. The poor kid is dying to read these books and they made her suffer for no reason.”
    Sam laid her hand on her protruding belly. “Want me to come with you to talk to him?”
    “Not this time, but I’ll let him know you want to talk him.” Bobbie was sure all her sisters would have a few things to say once Sam told them what was going on. “Oh, and if Jake stops by, you don’t know where I am or when I’ll be back.”
    Sam didn’t look happy about it, but she nodded. Bobbie climbed back in her Jeep and turned around. She glanced out the window and waved at Sam as she drove by. As she headed into town she kept her eyes open for Jake’s police Blazer. Thankfully, the truck was nowhere in sight. She hoped he’d either already dropped Charlie off at home or that they were out together somewhere. She’d like the opportunity to talk to Beau alone, but then again, it would do the little girl some good to see a woman stand up to her doting yet overbearing father.
    She pulled into Beau’s driveway happy to see just his pickup truck sitting in front of the two-car garage. Not sure if Jake had already been there, she pulled around the side of the building. She shut her car off and was halfway to the house when Charlie came flying out of the back door. A smiling Beau wasn’t far behind her, but when Bobbie glared at him he stopped and his smile fell.
    “Sweetie, take these inside while I have a chat with your father.” Bobbie held out the stack of books to Charlie.
    Charlie took the books and hugged them her chest. “You won’t leave without saying good-bye, will you?”
    “I wouldn’t do that to you. Now go on.”
    “Before you blast me for whatever I’ve done, can I say I’m sorry?” Beau asked as Charlie glared at him on her way by.
    Bobbie stood there tapping her foot until Charlie was in the house with the door closed behind her. “Did you really tell her not to call me?”
    “I was just…well, you were so…I…just shoot me now.”
    “I’d like to, but your daughter is hurt enough without me causing you any pain.” She glanced at the house where Charlie was peeking through the curtains. “I don’t care what happens. That kid can call me, or any of my sisters, any time she wants.”
    “Got the message loud and clear. Want to come in and visit for a while? I’m going to make spaghetti and meatballs for dinner.”
    “Sure, but just so you know, Sam was pissed when I told her why I was coming to see you.”
    “So I should be expecting to hear from her and the rest of your sisters.”
    “Probably sooner than later.”
    Bobbie opened the door and heard Charlie run into the living