“So what’s the advantage to Killian in this scenario?”
“I don’t think there is one.” I meet Connor’s confused gaze. “Which is what scares me.”
After a moment, Connor’s expression turns from confused to understanding. “You think he likes her.”
I recall what Killian told me on the phone, the rough, needy tone in his voice when he said, “Because the more time I spend with your woman, the less I want to give her back.”
“I think her superpower is bringing a man to his knees before he knows what hit him.”
Connor tugs on his chin for a minute. “It might explain why he left the one crew member alive.”
“Why?”
“So there was someone to call the coast guard and tell them what happened . . . and where she thought he was headed.”
I say slowly, “So I’d know where to look for her.”
“I mean, he le
