Page 106 of Bliss with a Billionaire

“You’re outvoted,” Alicia added. “Looks like we’re all going.”

“You can go,” Grant said. “You’re a cop. This is your job.”

“Yeah. And normally I’d tell you all that you’re interfering in police business but…technically, I’m not a cop right now because I’m on vacation, so…”

“Some help you are,” Grant said with a shake of his head.

Alicia shrugged and slid an arm around Julia. “Sorry, the Stanton sisters aren’t always the best influence.”

“I’m ready!” Sierra announced as she stomped her way into the room in her catsuit-like outfit.

“Yeah, I still don’t get that whole get-up, but okay. Let’s head out.”

“No,” Grant said with a shake of his head. “No, we’re not heading anywhere.”

Sierra stamped a heel on the floor. “Daddy! You owe me this.”

“I don’t think that’s true,” he answered. “Why don’t we eat the popcorn and watch the movie.”

Sierra rolled her eyes as she crossed to the door.

“No one wants to watch that movie. Not even Sierra. You coming?” Kyle asked as he backed his way from the room.

Grant shot Julia a pleading glance. “Do something.”

“I’m going to,” she said, a grin spreading across her face. “I’m going sleuthing.”

His shoulders slumped at the words. “Julia…can’t we just enjoy a night at home after the last two years? I think we more than deserve it.”

She slid her hand into his and tugged him toward the door. “Says the man who took me to Paris to celebrate getting out of the hospital.”

“That was different,” he said with a frown.

She slid her arm around his waist. “It’ll be a fun family bonding experience.”

He sucked in a breath as they reached the hall. “I guess at least Kyle and Sierra are finally getting along. And your sister and I haven’t killed each other yet.”

“I told you Kyle could surprise you,” she said as they reached the stairs.

“You were right again. And you’re probably right about this key. I just…don’t want to think about Lydia for a night.”

“I know, but once we determine if there’s anything to this threat, it’ll be over. And then we can watch all the bad movies you’d like.”

“I don’t actually want to watch that movie, I just…didn’t want to do this.”

Sierra pulled the front door open. “You can stay home, Daddy. We sleuth just fine without you.”

“No,” he said with a shake of his head. “I’m not staying home. We’re all going. All of us. This is a family investigation.”

“I already called James,” Sierra said with a grin. “He’s got the Navigator ready.”

“Shotgun!” Kyle called as they stepped out the door.

“No,” Sierra answered. “You can’t call it until you see the car. That’s not how it works.”

“Yes, you can, Sierra,” he argued as they disappeared.

Grant scrubbed his face with a sigh. “I don’t know if we’re going to survive this family togetherness thing.”