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Trey shot hilance “The link is not that tenuous The last time April spoke to her e confirm it’s possible she applied for a post there The point is that we are dealing with one confirmed murder, possibly more I’ve no wish to sound alarmist, but the killer may be determined to hurt our family Bianca was definitely on Colton property at one time, and April may also have been”

“You’re saying it’s possible there’s a serial killer targeting wo at Coltons?” Bree’s voice was quiet

“I can’t rule it out” Trey gave her hand a squeeze “I wish I could At the sa that ties what happened to Bianca—andyou Which is what Iany of my officers to your protection”

“We can’t take a risk that there isn’t a connection” As Rylan reinforced what Trey was saying, Bree turned her head in his direction He hated the knowledge that he was responsible for the hurt in her eyes Hated evenhe could do to take it away

“Okay I accept that I need a bodyguard” Rylan anticipated as co next “I just don’t want it to be you”

The coldness of her tone was like a knife slicing his skin She spoke to hihts, they had been as close as it was possible for two people to get It’s what I deserve Although he kneas to bla this point, it didn’t take the pain away

Trey appeared unaware of any hostile undercurrents “I’ood idea, Bree Particularly as Rylan comes recommended by Blaine”

“We can ask Blaine to suggest someone else,” Bree said

“He won’t” Rylan ed to keep his voice calm

“How can you be so sure?” Her eyes were soain? It was probably too much to hope for

“Because I’ant or boastful It was honest