someone’s door, and it just so happened that person was Savannah. Not that his concern had eased up any. After going through those few hellacious hours when he’d thought something had happened to her, it was going to take a hell of a lot more time for him to stop worrying.
Since that day, he and Savannah had reached a new level in their relationship. They saw each other every day, often had meals together, and spent their nights in each other’s arms. Things had progressed much quicker than he ever could have hoped. His feelings for her were a thousand times stronger than they’d been ten years ago. She went into his arms every night as if she belonged there and was more than content to stay there forever. Everything should be perfect. So why the hell wasn’t he happy?
Apparently feeling his eyes on her, Savannah twisted in her chair and gave him a smile. Still sweet, still beautiful, but so full of secrets. There was something missing. Something she wouldn’t share or wouldn’t tell him. It was as if she was holding something back—an emotion, a feeling. He didn’t know.
Every time he brought up her life in Nashville, she became evasive. Did she think he’d think less of her if she’d had romantic relationships? It hurt like hell to think of her with another man, but she was a young, beautiful woman. It was only natural for her to have had relationships. Had she been married before, engaged? He wanted to know everything about her and still felt he knew so little.
“You’re awfully quiet. Everything okay?”
Zach pulled himself out of his useless introspection. He should be damn happy for what he had right now. A month ago, he figured he’d never even have a chance to be with Savannah again, in any way. This was a hell of a lot better than he deserved.
“I’m fine.” And, since he didn’t want to discuss how un-fine he was, he changed the subject. “I saw you and Corwin in deep discussion a few minutes ago. He giving you some legal advice?”
He’d meant it as a small joke. Corwin Banks was the most prominent attorney in Midnight, but Zach would bet his last dollar that Savannah was the more knowledgeable when it came to legal issues. She smiled but her eyes remained solemn. Dammit, there it was again. That look of secrecy. Why?
“We were just talking about old times. When my parents were alive.”
“They were friends?”
She nodded. “Whenever I come to the Kilgores’ for dinner, Lamont always invites some of my parents’ old friends.”
“Is that hard for you? Hearing them talk about your parents?”
“It used to be. Not so much anymore.”
“Time give you a different perspective?”
“I guess.” She shrugged and smiled vaguely. Her voice softened as she asked, “So, your place or mine tonight?”
“Your choice. I’m off tomorrow.”
She grinned cheekily. “I was kind of hoping to get you off tonight.”
Surprised laughter erupted from him. Learning that Savannah had a wicked, sometimes bawdy sense of humor had been an extra delight. He might have doubts about a lot of things, but when it came to the heat between them, it was hotter than ever.
“What’s so funny?” Nesta asked.
Savannah felt a blush to the roots of her hair. She could tease and joke with Zach about things she’d never consider saying to anyone else.
Before Savannah could answer, Nesta giggled. “Never mind. By the look on Savannah’s face, I know it was meant for only you two.” She beamed at them. “I can’t tell you how happy I am to see you two together. I remember when you were both just young’uns and looked at each other like there was no one else in the world. It’s so good to see you acting like that again.”
Her blush deepened. This thing with Zach was too new and fragile to discuss in public.
“Now I’ve gone and embarrassed you even more.” She looked over her shoulder. “Lamont, get over here and get me out of this hole I’m diggin’.”
Savannah laughed and hugged the older woman. “You’re fine. This is just kind of new to us, too.” She shot an amused look at Zach and was surprised that he wasn’t smiling. In fact, he looked downright grim.
Big and burly, Lamont wrapped one arm around his wife, one around Savannah, and grinned down at them both. “What’s this? My wife is saying something embarrassing?” He winked at Zach. “When I married Nesta, that was the one thing her daddy warned me