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I regret sending the text the moment after I hit send

Cord: Sorry No one else is around and if it’s because she looks like what she looks like, isn’t that all the more reason to protect her

I scowl at the screen What’s he doing talking about what she looks like Angrily I punch in a reply

Me: What are you doing looking at a client you’re not even protecting?

Cord: I took the case in

Me: Doesn’t mean you have to drool on the photos

I wrench open the glove corab a fast food napkin I stuffed in there a week ago With care, I brush the surface of the printed photo with the corner of the paper cloth Da out of control libido

Cord: There was no drool but I ad Catriona I’d have to be dead not to appreciate her

I toss the napkin away and grab un

Cord: I’et here, you’ll be shooting at the tailwind

Daun back into the holster The phone chirps again and when I look down there’s another text waiting for me

Cord: I’ll tell dispatch you’re taking the case Don’t get dead

Sonuvabitch I ja to do? Technically, you’re not supposed to do personal protection for anyone you have feelings for because feelings get in the way of cool-headed decision- Either you cave to stupid des or you’re blinded and distracted by their presence thus allowing dangers to slip by If Catriona’s picture is this enticing, what’s she going to be like in person? If I was a weeping ht now