“Four hours?Are we seriously getting on a boat for that long?”
“Hopefully not.I booked it as private, so just for the two of us.I’m hoping they’ll be happy with the money and not care about just getting us back as quickly as possible.”
While Kaidon speaks to the ferry staff, I scroll my social media for a few minutes until a text comes through that stops me dead in my tracks.
TOPHER IS ON OUR FERRY!!!
WTF Are you fucking with me??
No!As soon as the boat left the dock, Ever saw him step out of the bathroom by our seats!!!
Please don’t talk to him.I don’t trust him!
We already went to the deck and are hiding under our windbreakers.Make sure to tell Kaiden.
“Hey,” the minotaur’s baritone voice startles me.
“He’s on the ferry.”
“What?Topher?”
“Yes.Ever saw him.”
“Fuck.Okay, one second.”
I watch the massive bullman walk back to the staff and talk with them.When he returns to me, his handsome face is set with determination.
“I hope you’re looking forward to a four hour private tour before arriving back to the Cape, because there’s no way I am having us race to get there now.”He says, then adds after clearing his throat, “You're with me 24/7 until we stop this guy."
Kaidon offers his hand to help me stand.Trembling, I take it and my entire body fills with an electric warmth.A safe-feeling warmth.
The kind of warmth that reminds me of home.
6
Kaidon
While I have been wanting to sell my father’s old house so that I can make a home of my own, I am grateful to have it right now.It’s a good size for protecting Valencia.I set her up in the second-floor guest room and take the couch downstairs, so that I am aware of every noise during the night.I also added a second team member to patrol outside at all times.Right now Miles is working the night shift and my client is holed away upstairs in her room.
I wish I understood how that piece-of-shit Topher knew Valencia would be on Martha’s Vineyard this past weekend.He clearly has his paws into something and I need to figure out what.Above my head, I hear the creaking of my client’s footsteps heading to her ensuite bathroom.There’s something comforting about knowing exactly where she is.
And that she’s in my home is an extra bonus.
I can’t figure out why I am feeling so protective of this woman, never mind feeling insanely attracted to as well.I must catch this psycho.And it better be soon.Every moment we spend together is intensifying my feelings toward her.Nevermind the strong electric warmth I experience every time we touch.
In the morning, I wake up to the early rays coming in through my window.The upstairs is quiet, so Valencia must still be sleeping.Checking my watch, I see that Herbie should be relieving Miles soon, so I stretch and step outside into the cool morning air.I find both shifters walking up the path to the front door.
“What’s up?”
“Harlow Turner is in town.”Herbie replies.
“She is?Usually her people give us a heads up.”
“Yeah, well, when her people called, I could hear her in the background pissed that you weren’t available.”
Groaning, I roll my eyes.Harlow Turner can be a bit much, but that’s not exactly surprising given that she’s a huge Hollywood star.And also one of Beastly Bulwark Bodyguards biggest clients.There’s no way I am abandoning Valencia, but I do need to smooth it over with the actress before it gets out of hand.
“Alright, you two go ahead and make the switch.I am going to call in Alastor and have him take over for me for a couple of hours, so I can go speak with Ms.Turner.But I am not heading her detail this time.Valencia needs me.”
