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Benji’s sad eyes finally met hers “Kinsley, I’m so sorry” He rushed toward her and, in mere seconds, had her in his arms

She wasn’t quite sure why her eed her, butfrom the past couple days Besides, her e a co a sade down her cheeks

“Kinsley”

She heard the restrained control in Rhett’s voice even before she opened her eyes He stood right in front of her, but he was not looking at her His attention was absolutely fixed on Benji’s arms around Kinsley

He closed the distance between them quickly, his eyes noholly on her face On her tears “Why are you crying?” he asked through clenched teeth

Benji slowly slid his ar the threat in front of him

Even she felt the intensity rolling off Rhett in waves, and she chalked that up to his being in full protective mode because of the break-in He’d trust no one and suspect everyone She moved away from the others to put some distance between them to keep the conversation private She saw Peyton draw Benji over to the stage to help her begin cleaning that area up “I’ her face “It’s just…today…it’s been…a lot”

Rhett released a breath like all the plans he’d had to take out his frustrations on Benji had vanished “What can I do to make that better for you?” he asked sincerely

She watched hile She’d ant men Cocky men Sad men Pathetic men But Rhett was a different kind of man An honorable lost man One who had no idea how to retransition into civilian life “I’m okay Honestly Just emotional”

He didn’t look convinced, but he reached into his pocket and handed her a key “Your dad’s going to drive you back to my place after his shift”

Her heart flipped in her chest at the idea of staying the night with hi the key

“Got a couple stops toit a day”

The bar’s door opened again, and Reical help She took one look at Rhett and cringed, before reaching into the bag and closing the distance

She sprayed hi that carried a floral scent “There, that’ll at least get us started,” she said

Rhett frowned