LOGINHe gives me an empathetic smile. “It could be more complicated than that. The reasons could be multifaceted or more nuanced than you thought.”I nod pensively, taking it all in. Once again, I’m grateful Grayson is with me to help me navigate this quagmire.I slip my hand into his. “Thanks for being
I chuckle as I stare at Grayson sitting next to me in our first-class seats.“Do you really think anyone’s going to be fooled by the baseball cap and shades?”He grins. “You don’t know your dad’s not tailing you. He seems awfully curious about your plans this weekend.”“Luther was just pissed that I
I drop my head and groan my frustration into my glass of pinot noir.What if our last hours were all an illusion, and in his mind, it really was the final goodbye? My heart sinks like a stone at the thought. I know it can’t go on, but I’m not ready for it to be over. Please let us have one more week
“Leave this work for the others. You are meant for so much more. You’re a Harrison, for crying out loud.”“Other people like who?” I say, careful to keep my voice down. The whole office needn’t know how much of a pretentious snob my dad can be. “We’re short-staffed as it is. Very few attorneys are w
It’s Tuesday morning, the first day I’ve awakened since Friday without Grayson Bennett in my bed. My mind is still reeling from this weekend, and my body has a pleasant ache one might have after running a marathon. Everything was so surreal, from Grayson showing up unannounced at my door to him admi
Her shoulders slump. “So, you don’t think that I should go see her.”“I just wonder if it would do more harm than good.” I rub my hands over my face. “Kind of like me overstaying my welcome.” I turn to look at her. I can already see the sorrow in those lovely eyes. “I should go now.”Her brow furrow
Just when all hope seemed lost, the cellar door exploded inward.Two figures, dark and swift as wraiths, cut through McBain’s men. Gunfire erupted, echoing through the confined space. One of the figures, looming large with eyes like burning coals, reached me, and sliced through my bonds with a singl
I dialed McBain's number, my heart pounding like a drum in my chest. He picked up on the third ring."Perry, what do you need?" His voice was gruff, impatient.“One of the assignments you gave me about a year ago, there’s a problem. We need to tie up loose ends, but I can’t discuss it over the phone
I made the introductions, and just as I suspected Emory and Jacob instantly liked each other. He was especially thrilled when she sat on the floor with him playing with the multitude of toys. All of the funny voices she did for the action figures just bowled Jacob over. He told her he’s glad she’s m
The relief that washed over me when Perry limped into the room was quickly chased away by a wave of horror. His face was a mess of bruises and cuts, his clothes torn and bloodstained. But despite it all, he managed a lopsided grin."Mission accomplished," he said, his voice rough. "Mostly, anyway."







