Page 87 of Liberating Lily

“Yeah, she now lives in Texas and they’re not that close since

Rick was engaged to Clem before Lily. Rick lied to Clem about sleeping with Lily behind her back.”

“Families are complicated,” Ronan said. “Some more than others. That doesn’t mean you can go into a country club and accuse him of things in front of everyone. Those sorts of things are better handled in private.”

Harvey nodded. “I was going to do that.”

Mostly.

“But then he insulted Lily, and it sparked my temper.”

“I’m telling you, it’s that Gallagher temper. It needs to be soothed with sex,” Paddy said.

“My temper does not need to be soothed with sex,” Harvey snapped. “I have perfect control over my temper.”

They both gave him a look.

“I take it you’ve questioned the mother as well,” Ronan asked.

Harvey nodded. “That’s where we just came from. She’s not saying anything.”

“Perhaps you need to send this girl to her sister.”

“That’s not happening,” Harvey told him. “Lily is mine.”

Ronan sighed. “You’re really serious about this? You’re not just attracted to her because of the intrigue and drama?”

“No, Ronan. When have I ever enjoyed drama? Do you really think I would have done all of this if I wasn’t serious? Lily is mine.”

“Then she needs protection,” Ronan said with a firm nod. “And I’ll need to meet her.”

“I’ve got her well protected. And of course I’ll bring her to meet you. Once I’m certain that she’s not in any danger.”

“She won’t be in danger if we take out the doctor and the mother.” Ronan said that as calmly as if he was reading off ingredients on a cereal box.

“We need to go find out what’s going on first,” Harvey said.

Ronan nodded. “Yes, then I’ll meet her.”

Paddy whistled. “Won’t that be fun.” He smiled widely as both men turned to glare at him. “You know, the two of you really ought to listen to me. A bit of sex will put you in a much better mood.”

Ronan just grunted and left the room. Harvey followed behind him, with Paddy whistling once again.

“If we’re finished for the day, I think I might go back and introduce myself to those ladies. They seemed up for a good time.” Paddy grinned.

Both of them glared over at him.

“You know that you two are cock blocks, right?”

Harvey ignored Paddy’s moaning as they walked outside. What he wanted was to get back to his girl.

The more time he spent away from her, the itchier he grew.

It was crazy. He knew she was safe. He wouldn’t leave unless she was. And he could check on her at any time via camera.

But he couldn’t help but feel he had to be with her.

Watching over her.