Both shifters arch their eyebrows at me, but don’t say anything besides, “You got it, boss.”
Valencia is up by the time Alastor arrives, so I update her on what is going on.She looks worried when I tell her about Harlow Turner, so I calm her nerves before I go.
“I promise I will be back and I am still 100% on this case.I won’t allow anything to happen to you, okay, Val?”
Surprise passes her dark brown eyes when I call her by her nickname, but she smiles and my entire body’s temperature rises several degrees.
“I know you won’t, Kaidon.”
Driving to Salt Meadow House, the nicest hotel in Sea Glass and where Harlow Turner always stays during her visits, I can’t shake off the nerves coursing through my body since leaving my home.I hate not being with Valencia right now and the urge to do a u-turn to go right back and protect her is strong.But I need to be responsible for my entire business, not just this woman I am drawn to.
I find Harlow brunching in the hotel’s restaurant.
“Kaidon, darling, what’s this about you being too busy for me?”She says, with a playful pout, when I walk up to her table.
“Ms.Turner, I’m sorry, but we didn’t have you on the books.I am already committed to a woman whose life I believe is in danger.”
The stunning Hollywood starlet arches her eyebrow at me and says, “Oh, really?Why are you blushing while telling me that?”
Absent-mindedly, my hand goes to my cheek.She continues needling me.
“If this case ends up being a good story, then I want first refusal on making it a movie and starring in it.Got it?”
Laughing, because I honestly don’t know if she is being serious, I nod.
“I have assigned Alastor Fairbairn to be your lead for this visit.I think you will like him, Ms.Turner.He’s a shifter.Oh, and also Scottish.The women seem to love his accent.”
Harlow Turner sits back in her seat, crossing her arms, but then gives me a large, bright white smile.
“I do love a strong, handsome man with a sexy accent.Alright, send him on over.”
I hearthe shower shut off above my head and attempt to not picture Valencia stepping out, water dripping down her tan, curvy body.Five minutes later, she walks down the stairs in her pajamas, with her hair wrapped in a towel.
“I’m just grabbing some water.I think I will turn in now.”She says from the third step.
Jumping to my feet, I walk over to the refrigerator and grab a bottle of water.Handing it to her, our fingers brush each other and, once again, my entire body is covered in electric flames.Looking straight into her eyes, since she’s remained on the stairs, I see a heat behind them.
“Do you feel that as well?”My voice sounds hoarse.
“Yes,” she breathes out and the next thing I know, my client has wrapped her arms around my neck and we are kissing like there’s no tomorrow.
Suddenly, we hear a loud bang outside and Valencia jumps up a step in surprise.
“Go to your room and lock the door,” I instruct and she immediately listens, running up the stairs.
Stepping out onto my patio, I find Herbie lying on the ground.Rushing over to him, I check his pulse and call 911.Jumping back up, I slowly make my way around the house, looking for every possible hiding spot.Hearing something crash behind the house, I bolt around the corner and find who I assume is Topher attempting to crawl through a downstairs window.
Running at him, I use my horns to throw the fucker off the side of the house and into the dirt.I internally enjoy the cracking sound my fist makes when it hits this fuck’s jaw as I pummel him.
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Valencia
Locking the door, I look around the guest bedroom, unsure of what to do with myself.I can still taste Kaidon on my lips and the electricity from his touch tingling through my body.Grabbing my phone, I send a text to the group chat, telling them that something may be going on.
Ever
Stay in that room until Kaidon gives you an update, OK???
