Terri Reed - Undercover Marriage

Serena climbed out of the small sports utility vehicle they’d decided would be a good mom car. Josh had chosen a roomy four-door sedan. Something unfamiliar fluttered in her tummy. The thought of being a mom stirred places inside her heart she’d not known existed.

Entering the house, Serena was struck by the grandness of the old historic home. Period woodwork throughout, golden oak floors and an ornate staircase leading to the second story took her breath away. The furnishings left behind by the previous occupants matched the historic feel of the place.

“You’re here,” a woman said as she exited the kitchen. Compact and tiny, with graying hair and a wide smile, she grasped Serena’s hand. “I was beginning to worry. I’m Linda.”

“Serena.”

Linda raised a gray eyebrow. “Susan,” she corrected.

Serena flushed. “Yes, Susan.”

Patting her hand, Linda said, “You’ll get used to it.” Then she moved to Josh. “You’re as handsome as ever, Jack,” she said, using Josh’s alias.

Josh smiled and hugged Linda. “You haven’t changed a bit, either, Aunt Linda.”

“Retirement suits me,” Linda said. “However, I have to say, I couldn’t resist coming out of retirement to help take down a baby-smuggling ring. The very idea of babies being stolen and sold chaps my hide.”

“We’re glad to have you.” Josh set his luggage on the stairs. “Before we do anything else, let’s set up our initial meeting with Matilda Munders.”

Anticipation churned in Serena’s stomach as they followed Linda into the office. An antique oak desk dominated the room. On top of the desk was a recording system attached to a phone. Josh consulted the file on the Perfect Family Adoption Agency and dialed the number, putting the call on speaker. A moment later the receptionist answered. Josh asked for Matilda.

“One moment, please.”

The sound of ringing filled the office. After the third ring, a woman answered.

“Perfect Family Adoption Agency, Matilda speaking. How may I help you?”

Josh met Serena’s gaze as he spoke. “I hope you can. My name is Jack Andrews. My wife and I recently relocated to St. Louis. We were told your agency was the one to call. We are desperate to adopt a baby.”

“You have called the right place,” Matilda said. “Let’s schedule an appointment. When can you and your wife come in?”

“This afternoon?”

“Three would be perfect. We’ll see you then.”

Josh disconnected. “Are you ready, Susan?”

Serena inhaled and let it out slowly. “I’m ready, Jack.”

Ready to take down Fred Munders and the Perfect Family Adoption Agency.

Unease slithered down her spine. So many people had died trying to keep the authorities from bringing Munders and the adoption agency to justice.

Serena prayed there would be no more casualties.

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