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A man stood on the other side of her door His features were tense, alry As she stared at hiain

«Ms Daniels? I know you're in there Please, open the door I have to speak with you»

She frowned How did this stranger know her name?

«Please, Ms Daniels I have so your brother's killer»

Her eyes widened and she stepped quickly back from the door She hurried to the closet and pulled a small, locked box from its darkened interior She punched in the lock's coleaun, and with hands that were rock steady, she loaded the bullets She checked the safety,the gun at her side, and walked carefully toward the door

She opened the door a tiny bit, barely two inches, keeping the golden top lock in place “Who are you?»

«My name's Jack Donovan” A soft, southern drawl accented his words He had dark hair, perhaps a shade lighter than William's, and smooth, handsome features Savannah surveyed him quickly He was tall, probably six-two or six-three His body was ed that he was in his early thirties, er

He was dressed casually, in loose jeans and a black pullover Both of his hands were lifted in the air, as if he wanted to prove to her that he was no threat

Savannah didn't open the door another inch She didn't trust thisabout hie

«How do you knoho I aaze firmly locked on his

His blue eyes held her stare “I'ator” He took a deep breath “I've been following you»

«What?»

He glanced quickly over his shoulder “Look, I really don't want to discuss this outside, Okay? Let me in, and I'll tell you as much as I can»

Savannah hesitated She didn't know him, and she sure as hell didn't trust him “I don't think so»

A door slaer You're going to get yourself killed!»

She lifted one brow “I' What's the difference?” Her s her, then he had to know about her condition

Athe coluo Easy, lying in a hospital bed Or screaony as all the blood is drained froaze was intent “We can help each other if you will just let un It felt cold, heavy Reassuring “All right, you can colanced over his shoulder

Savannah hoped she wasn'ta mistake She would hate to have to kill Mr Jack Donovan She pulled open the lock and stepped back He hurried inside

Savannah silently watched him as he headed toward the center of the roo the lock to keep out any un She pulled back the safety The soft click seemed to echo in the room

Jack spun around, eyes wide “Hold on!” He lifted his hands, palms out “I'm not here to hurt you!»