In Bed with Her Ex. Nina Harrington

you like people being scared of you?’

      ‘Not all the time, but it has its uses. She’s a bright lady is Mrs Henshaw. Lots of common sense.’

      ‘Now you’re scaring me.’

      ‘Good.’

      ‘So I’ve got to get used to Mrs Henshaw hanging around, when the one I want is Cassie?’

      ‘I’m not sure that’s a wise choice. Mrs Henshaw has to get that hotel set up. You need her expertise, her “great brain”. Cassie wouldn’t be up to the job.’

      She managed to say it in a teasing tone, and he managed a smile in reply. But they both knew that she was conveying a subtle warning.

      Go slowly. Don’t rush it. A false step could mean disaster.

      ‘I think we should go back now,’ she said.

      She rose and offered him her hand. He hesitated only a moment before nodding and taking it. In this way, with him following her lead, they strolled back to the hotel.