Chapter Twenty-Two
Delilah sank down next to where Barrack was still face-down on the floor. She released a startled cry when he groaned and tried to push up into a sitting position. Her arms shot out to steady him when he trembled, and he ended up lying on his back. He shook his head as if to clear it and looked up into her eyes.
“Brogan?” he muttered in a harsh voice.
Delilah looked out of the open front door. She could see Brogan sweeping his tail over the area where he had toasted the man. Brogan turned his head and his eyes locked on her face. She gave him a wan smile, knowing that her lip was trembling. Her eyes filled with tears and she began to shake uncontrollably.
She pulled her gaze away. Lifting her hands to cup Barrack’s cheeks, she studied his face, then leaned forward, a
