He's Captured My Soul (Captured Series Book 3) by Karen Frances Read Free Book Online Page B

limelight with you.” I watch my parents; my mum has Lucy in her arms as they walk toward Sarah and Richard.
    My next stop is with Kirsty, Jay and Stephen. Kirsty squeals as she hugs me tightly. I thought she was working tonight, that’s what she told me. They’ve all kept me in the dark about this. I stand with Ethan’s arm still round me talking to them all. But I can feel Alex’s eyes on me. When I look up, I see the man I’ve fallen head-over-heels for. I see the smile, as he watches me. I see the usual powerful, confident man, look slightly uneasy. Unsettled, as if there’s something bothering him.
    He walks toward me. Ethan sees him approaching and drops his arm. Alex stops behind me. I lean into his strong chest and his arms wrap around me. Holding me tight. Keeping me safe.
    “Guys, I need to make a move, I have Sally to pick up,” says Stephen. I’m so glad the two of them have gotten together, they do make a lovely couple. “But I have something for you both.” He picks up two identical-sized and wrapped gifts. We open them quickly. When I see what it is, I look to Ethan to see his reaction. Surprisingly enough, he’s good. It’s a framed picture of Ethan, Stephen, Lindsay and me, we must be about ten years old. It was taken in my parents’ garden.
    Alex nods approving. Stephen smiles. This small gesture between the two means the world to me. I know they are never going to be best friends, but at least they’re on speaking terms. Ethan starts laughing much to mine and everyone else’s surprise.
    “What’s so funny? I ask him.
    “Libby, I was just remembering the day this was taken. There was a rabbit in the garden, but Stephen caught it and was teasing you two, that it would be dinner.” Stephen starts laughing as well. The others look on in amusement.
    “It wasn’t funny. Lindsay wanted it as a pet. But you two got a big pot from Mum’s kitchen and put the poor thing in.”
    “Libby, you know we let it go?” Stephen asks. I nod. “Right, I better make a move. You all have a good night.” Stephen gives me a kiss on my cheek. “Alex.”
    “Stephen.”
    Ethan walks Stephen out.
    “I hope everyone is hungry,” Sarah says, grabbing everyone’s attention. “Dinner is served in the kitchen.”
    I turn to face Alex. “Who made dinner?” I ask.
    “My mom and yours. Sophie and I helped by staying out their way.” So he didn’t have a phone call to make today. He leans in and kisses me. I suddenly wish we were alone. Because I really want more than just a kiss. I pull back reluctantly. He smiles and shakes his head. “Those thoughts can stay in your head until later.”
    “Spoil sport.”
    “Oh I wouldn’t want to spoil your fun. Why don’t I just tell everyone I’m taking you upstairs because you can’t control yourself around me.”
    “Ha, bloody ha. You wouldn’t dare.”
    “Well, Miss Stewart, would you like to find out?” His tone changes.
    “No. I don’t.” He kisses me again quickly before taking my hand and walking to the kitchen.
    The kitchen looks and smells amazing. Sarah and my mum have been busy. Roast turkey with all the trimmings; there’s a beautiful honey and mustard ham, cheesecake, all laid out on the table. My dad is busy filling glasses with champagne for everyone. I take a glass from him. He raises his eyebrows and frowns at me.
    “What?” I ask him.
    “Would you not rather have water?”
    “No, I’m more than happy with this,” I reply, taking a sip from the glass. He only shakes his head as he walks away. It leads me to think of the conversation my mum had with me only this morning. The thought of me being pregnant, that really would be a shock.
    “Do you know what we need?” says Kirsty, taking me by surprise.
    “What’s that?”
    “A night out in the town. Drinks, fun and laughter and plenty of sexy dancing with our equally sexy men.”
    “A night out sounds perfect,” Sophie says with excitement. “But you two will need to find me a