Deke
I’m not sure the last time I felt so light. Sadie makes me laugh. She’s f*****g adorable.
The resort is set in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos. I might be able to slip away and go for a run, maybe. Work some of this pent-up lust out of my system. I’d love to run now, but Sadie’s too keyed up, and it’s making all my protective instincts surge out of control. Which is a recipe for disaster.
Lance was right. If Sears even comes near her, I could lose it.
And that kill wouldn’t be one I’d survive. Rafe would have to put me down for good.
I put a protective arm around her as we cross the lobby. She leans into me almost unconsciously. Win. By the time we get to the front desk, she’s smiling again, a genuine smile, not that pinched awful thing that clashed with the anxiety in her
