Page 33 of Loving a Billionaire

“Well, a few years ago, I took self-defense classes. When I felt that man snatch my purse, I didn’t think twice in running after him.”

“Yes, you ran after him quite well.”

She laughed. “I love running.”

“I can tell. I can also tell you love taking down the bad guys.”

Her eyes widened, but within seconds she nodded. “You’re right. I do.”

He gathered her closer and kissed her moist forehead. “My hero.”

She laughed again and tilted her head back to look into his eyes. “Now that’s something I’ve never been called before.”

“I don’t know why. If you go around stopping crimes from happening, you should be called a hero.”

She bit her bottom lip as her gaze combed over his face slowly. “Do you... um, I mean, would you like a woman who goes around stopping crimes?”

“I never thought of it, but I suppose I would like it, especially if that woman was you.”

She heaved a breath and pulled out of his arms. She took her purse and slowly unzipped it. “Austin, there’s something I need to tell you.”

He wasn’t sure he liked her expression. It wavered between sadness and guilt. His heart dropped. He didn’t think he wanted to hear what she had to say now.

THIRTEEN

Talia couldn’t lieto him anymore. Deep in her heart she knew he hadn’t murdered Kalama Kane. Just because he’d had dealings with her, didn’t make him the criminal. In her mind, he was off her suspects’ list. Kurt would hate her, but she had to go with her gut feeling, and right now, it was telling her to trust Austin.

She took his hand and led him to the park bench, sitting down first with him next to her. The unease in his gaze worried her. He’d be upset, but she hoped he would understand and forgive her.

“Austin, I think we need to talk about something that’s really important.” She stroked her hand slowly across his chest, loving the way his muscles flexed. As she prepared her thoughts carefully, her cell buzzed.

Inwardly, she groaned. It was probably work. For once she’d like to have an evening all to herself, or to be on a date without having it ruined.

She pulled out her cell and read the text from Kurt.The autopsy report just came in. Meet me there in fifteen.

Frowning, she slid the phone back into the pocket of her jeans. Kalama Kane’s autopsy report was important. This would show the detectives exactly what was used to kill the woman. Unfortunately, her talk with Austin must be postponed.