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Once again because of him.
“Is this where Kelly lives, Daddy?”
Trey nodded. “Inside that building on the third floor.”
“Why don’t we go see her?”
“Scott will call me when Kelly is ready.”
“Okay.” Jason got up on his knees and peered out the window.
Trey tried to make sense of his thoughts as he waited for the all-clear. They shouldn’t be here, and it wasn’t because of any danger. He’d brought a small army with him. No one would get to Kelly or Jason this afternoon.
But what was this stunning sense of urgency he had to see her? She hadn’t sounded pleased to hear from him. So why was he here?
Because he couldn’t stay away.
His cell buzzed, making Jason turn from the window. Trey smiled at his son, and then read a text from Scott giving the go-ahead.
“You ready to go see Kelly?” he asked Jason, reaching for his hand.
Jason nodded and grasped his fingers.
The limo door opened, and four armed PA operatives surrounded them as Trey lifted his son and hurried to the entrance. They rode up the elevator in silence, Jason’s foot softly kicking his thigh during the ride.
Scott waited in the hall when the doors opened. He motioned with his head to the right. Trey glanced that direction and found Kelly standing in a doorway. Looking even more beautiful than he remembered.
Her gaze locked onto his, and he moved toward her.
“Kelly,” Jason shrieked.
She shook her head, but a smile softened her lips.
“I see you brought your own military force,” she said as he approached.
Her skin was damp, and she smelled of citrus. Trey wanted to pull her into his arms and breathe in her fragrance.
“Hi!” Jason reached out his arms.
“The building is surrounded by my private security,” Trey told her as she took Jason from his arms and stepped into her apartment. “You and Jason will be safe.”
She hugged Jason, closing her eyes. “Hey, Jase. I missed you, sweetie.”
Jason wrapped his arms around her neck and said, “Me, too.”
“I swear you’ve grown an inch,” she said.
“No, I didn’t.”
Kelly pulled back and poked a finger into Jason’s belly, making him squirm. “And I think you gained ten pounds since I saw you.”
Jason giggled and clutched at Kelly’s finger.
“Have you turned into a fish yet?” she asked.
“I swim every day, Kelly,” Jason said, still holding on to her finger.
Trey turned to Scott who waited in the hallway. “Stay by the door.”
“Yes, sir,” Scott said.
“Stay in touch with everyone in the field and keep me informed of anything suspicious.”
“Of course, sir.”
Trey shut the door, flipped the deadbolt and turned to face Kelly, noticing she wore faded jeans and a tank top, looking casual and nothing like a woman who policed the dangerous streets of Miami.
She smiled at him and lowered Jason to the floor. His son immediately looked around as if assessing the room. Her home was small, a one-bedroom apartment. The rooms were neat, efficiently furnished, the furniture appearing new. He saw no homey touches, indications that the woman he’d come to admire lived here. But exactly what would those signs be? Framed guns hung on the wall? FBI wanted posters?
A photograph of her late mother?
He knew next to nothing about Kelly’s private life.
“This is where you live?” Jason asked.
“Yes, it is.”
“You don’t have a pool?”
“Actually, yes, I do. Down on the first floor. Everyone who lives here can use it, but it’s much smaller than yours.”
“Oh,” Jase said, and scampered into the kitchen, obviously intent on a thorough exploration.
She focused on Trey and said, “So small it’s hard to do laps.”
“How are you?” he asked.
She hesitated, but said, “I’m fine. How are you?”
“Lonely. The house is empty without you.”
He watched her chest rise as she sucked in a breath. He’d surprised her with that answer. Hell, he’d surprised himself.
“How is Jason?” she asked.
“He’s doing well.”
Was this how it was going to go? Polite conversation? Would they discuss the weather next?
