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The water bubbled around them

He kissed her smooth skin

For the first time in over nine hundred years, he felt at peace And it was because of her

She lifted her hand, brushing it lightly through his wet hair

Hehis body up He captured her hand within his His vision was strong Even in the starlight, he could see the two red lines thatthe lines with gentle care

She stared at hi She was his mate This woman with the emerald eyes and sad mouth She was his And he would protect her with his life

He withdrely fro that she needed time to rest He had plans for her And he had to oing to be a long night

«I spoke to her today” Jack didn't bother to identify hinize his voice

«And what did Ms Daniels have to say?” The voice was cultured, slightly accented

Jack had never been able to pinpoint the accent Solish Sometimes French He could never be certain “She didn't believe me, said William wasn't the killer»

«But he is” His eed He spoke calmly, politely “She must be made to see that William Dark is a killer»

Jack took a deep breath He knew his boss wasn't going to like this next bit of news, but he had to tell hilanced quickly around his small hotel room It was a floor below Savannah's All the furniture was the sa bed Old color television that only picked up five channels Scratched dresser and desk

He was really getting tired of staying in places like this Getting tired of chasing people that didn't want to be caught

«I didn't hear you, Jack Tell hed and ran a hand through his already disheveled hair “She went to him I followed her She left a little after dusk and took a cab up to his place” She'd also taken a sht with Williah Jack had warned her away “Daht she'd understand That bastard killed her brother»

«Soood for them»

That was the truth Savannah Daniels had put her life in danger, but she didn't see Willia completely in a man he knew to be a killer

«Do you wantto rub out the tension in his neck

«Actually, I think I'll handle Ms Daniels froh alert Handle her? What did heabout?»

«No need for you to worry, Jack I'll keep an eye on Ms Daniels from now on»

For so down Jack's spine “But I'm here In Tyler I can keep an eye out, make certain she's safe—»

«Your job's finished, Jack Go back ho on you»