Damien chuckled at Marcus’s vehement defense of him.“Thanks, Marcus.”
“I mean it.It’s hard to trust someone, and even easier to doubt that trust when it’s new.We are going to look into the woman who followed you.My next step is Demeter to speak to the manager.Pryce is going to meet me over there.”
“Good.Hopefully you can find this woman.Find out what she wants with Harmony.”
“She told me you weren’t who you said.She knew you’d started showing up all of a sudden and said you wanted to get to know me.It was…”
“Spot on,” Damien provided, meeting Marcus’s gaze.
“She could have been following you,” Marcus said.
“I think someone’s been following me,” Harmony whispered.
“What?”Damien barked.“Why didn’t you tell me?”
Harmony exhaled a laugh.
“Right.Sorry.We barely know each other,” Damien said.
“Have you gotten a look at them?”Marcus asked.
Harmony shook her head.“No.I noticed a car behind me when I stopped for food one night, and the woman who was here tonight.I’ve seen the same vehicles at work a few times.Even here.But it’s crazy.The people who live here are going to park their cars here.The people who go to school or work with me are going to have their cars there.I never paid much attention before, and now I’m paranoid.”
“It’s not paranoia if it’s real,” Damien said.
Harmony nodded and shifted slightly closer to him.
“Do you feel safe in your apartment?”Marcus asked.
Harmony chuckled.“I never thought twice about it before, but right now…” She shrugged.“I’m not sure I feel safe anywhere.”
“We have an empty room at the shelter if you want to stay there for a little while,” Marcus offered.
Harmony shook her head.“No.I couldn’t do that.Someone might need it.I’ll be fine here.”
“I can stay with you,” Damien blurted, not thinking about his words before they were out.“If you wanted.Not… I can sleep on your couch.”
“I think that’s my cue to head out.Harmony, I’d like you to come to the station sometime to tell me what happened.I’ll let you know what we find on the footage at the restaurant.”
Harmony nodded.
“Thanks, Marcus.I really appreciate your help,” Damien said, shaking Marcus’s hand.
“Always happy to support Rose, and know it works both ways.”
“Absolutely.”
“Glad I changed my mind after we talked and you weren’t in cuffs longer.I’ll talk to those two again.”Marcus shook his head.“Take care, Harmony.And the offer stands if you decide you want to come to the shelter.”Marcus clasped both hands around Harmony’s and smiled warmly at her.
“Thank you.I’ll let you know if I change my mind.”
Marcus nodded, then went toward the exit.
Damien stared after Marcus until he turned the corner.He lifted his gaze to Harmony and found her watching him with her lower lip between her teeth.
The rest of his night, and maybe much longer, depended on what was going on behind those beautiful eyes of hers.
Seven
