on forgiveness. She’d agreed to sing the popular tune, hoping she wouldn’t be compared unfavorably to the artist who’d won a Dove Award for the song. Though it bugged her to admit the truth, every suggestion Luke Dawson had imposed upon her last night had been right on target.
After following the instructions of a man who claimed he personally had the voice of a bullfrog, she’d found the comfort level that had been lacking when she’d practiced on her own. The guy was like that famous gymnastics coach who took the American women to the Olympics. He couldn’t do a double back flip off the balance beam if his life depended on it, but the girls he trained never failed to bring home the gold.
Luke was nowhere to be found this morning, his rig no longer a conspicuous sight in the parking lot. A small sigh escaped as she realized she’d expected him to be there. She’d actually wanted the man’s approval. She dropped her chin and trudged up the aisle.
“You were incredible this morning. Quite a moving performance.”
Claire’s head popped up as she recognized the male voice.
Arthur O’Malley stood just inside the exit door. In a lightweight summer suit, with his hands folded before him, he resembled a groom waiting for his bride.
Trained to accept a compliment graciously, this time she went with her gut instinct instead.
“Are you following me?” she demanded. “Because if you are you can kiss that interview goodbye.”
His eyes flew wide, and a smile creased his face.
“Whoa, cowgirl,” he chuckled. “I understand your stalker worries but this is just a coincidence. I’m staying right over there.” He pointed to the luxury hotel across the interstate.
Her mother would have been appalled by the rude reaction. Good thing she was on an Alaskan cruise instead of standing beside her daughter. Still, something niggled at Claire, telling her to be cautious.
“I’m so sorry, Mr. O’Malley.”
“It’s Art.” He waved away her formal address. “I’m on my way to Sunday brunch. Join me? We can take separate cars and even go Dutch treat if you’d prefer.” He poked fun at her suspicious nature.
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