Page 88 of Nothing to Tell

“Me?”Harper asked.“Why would I—”

“You’re family now,” Carolyn said.“Where in the world would you—”

“I voted for the Caribbean,” Keely said.“I know it’s been done, but there’s a reason it’s so popular.”

“Bastian and Harper may want to holiday alone this year,” Thomas said, picking up a folded newspaper.

“They can holiday together whenever,” Keely said.“This is family time, we have to get to know Harper too.Bastian can’t keep her all to himself forever.”

“We’ll do dinner together next weekend,” Thomas said, opening the paper to read.

“That’s very kind,” Harper said.“You’ll all be sick of the sight of me.”

“No, no, we love spending time as a family,” Carolyn said.“It’s the most important thing in the world.”

“We could go to Crimson Isle,” Keely said.“You’ll love it there.It’s Roxie’s island, so you can be totally in charge.”

“That’s not why we enjoy going there,” Carolyn added.“Though knowing the owner does have its advantages.Roxie is a wonderful hostess, I’m sorry I didn’t see her and Zairn leave last night.”

“They had to get to the club,” Harper said.“She’s so careful about taking care of people and makes them feel so important.”Even nobodies like her.“It’s a gift.She asked me to call her later.”

Everyone stalled.Instantly.Like she’d just admitted to murder or mayhem.Even Thomas peeked over the top of his newspaper.Trouble was, none of the faces hinted at the reason for the dramatic response.

“Did Roxie give you her phone number?”Carolyn asked.

“Yes.Why would that be strange?”

“The only time Roxie gives out her number is if she has no interest in speaking to you.”

She didn’t quite—

“Let me see,” Keely said, wiping her hands before extending one toward her.

She opened the contact and handed it over.

“I wouldn’t take it personally,” Carolyn said.“Sometimes that girl doesn’t know if she’s coming or going.”

Keely held the phone out to give it back.“You’re okay.It’s Zairn’s number.”

“That’s a good sign.”Carolyn’s lips curled.“You’ll get through to him, or Tibbs, at least.He’ll get you to Roxie.”

Tibbs, great!Whoever that was.She couldn’t wait.

“Where’s your phone?”Bastian asked his sister.

“Upstairs,” Keely said, “I think.Why?Forget to pay your bill?Need me to spot you?”

The brother’s mind was on a different track.“You know Zairn Lomond’s number by heart?”

A gleeful Keely chose that moment to grin.“Is there a woman on the planet who doesn’t?Much as we love Roxie, every one of us is waiting on that call.”

Though Bastian didn’t appear amused, it was pretty funny.Especially when Keely bobbed her brows upward and tossed a berry in her mouth.

Carolyn laughed.“Keely, sweetheart.”

“Do you know my number by heart?”Bastian asked.

“Nope,” Keely said.“Know Tripp Breckenridge’s though.”