Page 177 of Scars of Fate

Half sob.

He pressed his forehead against mine.

“I’m going to kiss you.”

I almost smiled through my tears.

“You’re warning me?”

“I’m giving you time to stop me.”

“I’ve had six years.”

His gaze dropped to my mouth.

“So have I.”

A rifle fired from the upper ridge.

The bullet struck the ground beside us.

Lucas dragged me behind the log.

Boone raised his weapon.

“Not to ruin the reunion…”

Another shot ripped through the trees.

“But we’re still surrounded.”

Lucas rested his forehead against mine.

“I hate my job.”

I laughed breathlessly.

“No, you don’t.”

“No.”

He checked his rifle.

“But I really hate their timing.”

Adam crawled toward the unconscious copilot.

“We need him awake.”

Lucas looked at the blood covering the man’s face.

“That may take a minute.”

Adam glared at him.

“A little restraint next time.”

“He hit Wynn.”