“I’d better get back to Georgie,” Nash said.
“And I have an early shift at the clinic,” Landon said. “Lili doing okay?”
I released a breath. “Yes. She seems to find pleasure in the smallest things, and looks vaguely surprised whenever I do something for her. Her father is an asshole of epic proportions.”
Nash grunted. “Everything I’ve gathered on him corroborates that.”
If Brock Armstrong came anywhere near his daughter, I’d deal with him, too.
After the guys left, I grabbed a pillow and blanket, and tossed them on the couch. That’s where I’d be sleeping.
Because Lili was in my bed.
I suddenly felt an overwhelming need to see her.
Without making a sound, I crept into my bedroom. Moonlight shone through the window, illuminating the bed. Her hair was spread out on the pillows. She was sound asleep, curled up on her side. Her face snuggled into my pillow.
I swallowed and moved closer. I stood there, watching her sleep.
I’ll keep you safe. No matter what. No matter who I have to fight.
Lili Armstrong would breathe easy, as long as I was drawing breath.
I knew she was in danger. Goodyear would cover his ass. Kamensky was obsessed with her.
And you’re not?
She made a soft sound and turned over onto her stomach. The covers slipped down, and I saw she was wearing one of my T-shirts again, even though her battered suitcase was sitting in the corner of the room. The tee rode up, and I got a glimpse of those gorgeous thighs and a panty-covered ass.
Fuck. My cock filled with blood.
No one would hurt her. That included me, no matter how hard she made my cock.
But did I leave? No. I moved right to the bed and reached out. I ran the strands of her silky hair through my fingers.
Stop acting like a fucking stalker, Black.
I stepped back, ready to force myself to head to the couch, where I knew I’d get no sleep.
At the door, she made a sound. It wasn’t soft, or sleepy.
Spinning, I saw her jerk awake violently. “No!”
“Lili?” I was back beside the bed in a heartbeat.
She sucked in air, her chest rising and falling rapidly. I could see her eyes were wide and panicked.
“Lili, you’re safe.” My voice was low and gritty.
“Cole?” She blinked.
“It’s me. You were having a nightmare.”
A breath shuddered out of her. “I…Anton. He was chasing me through the warehouse. I couldn’t escape, there were dead ends everywhere. I could smell him, hear his breathing?—”
My mouth flattened. Yeah, I was going to end Anton Kamensky.
“He’s not here. He’ll never touch you.”
