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“Weapons?” is his only question

“Load up,” I reply and disconnect

Tapping ainstelse I need to do Before Bebe got on the phone, I had spoken to Rachel briefly She’s going to call the lead detective orking the case to update hi on them to do much Maybe increased patrols around Joslyn’s home, but there’s just not much they can do

I’ve done all I can in thisthis sodden scuame is the only one I can play

Imy clothes in the hallway By the tih the opaque glass door to her shower, standing with her head bowed so the water can hit her between the shoulder blades

She looks small and defeated, andto do with the job I’ve been hired to perfor her safe and secure so I can keep her in my life

When I pull the door open, she raises her head Water streams down her face, catches in her lashes, and leaves droplets on her lips She’s never looked ht now other than her trust that I will take care of everything

I open my arms, and there’s no hesitation before her body oes to my chest, and rap our arms around each other “I won’t let him near you, kitten I promise you are safe, okay?”

She squeezes me “I know I trust you”

“Bebe’s working on tracking hi shot I’ve also asked Cruce to come out here as backup”

She jolts and pulls her head back in question

“I just want the backup, Jos,” I explain “You’re too i up to chance”