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"That's what I told him. It does not seem to matter." She sighed wearily. "I pretend to sleep so I do not worry him more than he already is. But he knows."
"You moved in with him."
"He would not rest until I did. So, instead of having a hell of a fight, I decided to capitulate. It's not bad. He asked me to marry him."
"And?"
"I told him I want to wait."
"Are you in love with him?"
"Of course I am." She laughed shakily. "Things evolved so rapidly that it feels like a whirlwind. I want us to be certain."
"I have a feeling he will not wait very long."
"Oh, he already said that. I have until April."
"As long as you are happy."
"I am. Except for the stalker thing."
"Oh, of course." He smiled grimly.
"Enough about me. How are you?"
"Great." He shook his head at her penetrating look. "I really am. I am healing somewhat and concentrating on work."
Her phone rang just then. "It's Callum."
"Your ride must be ready."
Sliding the green icon, she answered the call. "Hi."
"I have an emergency board meeting and will not be home until late." His voice was terse, and she could just imagine the frown on his forehead. "I don't want you alone at the loft."
"How late will you be?"
"Possibly an hour or two. I am going to ask Derrick to stick around."
"Your place is like a fortress." She reminded him.
"I am not taking any chances."
"All right. Try not to worry."
"Until this sick bastard is locked up, that is going to be my constant condition. See you later."
"You could always come back home with me."
"Callum would have a fit. No.' She shook her head. "Derrick is one of those linebacker types, and he is armed. I will be fine."
He rose and came towards her. "You are my only family, and I would be royally pissed to lose you."
"You won't." She kissed him on the cheek.
*****
Alton had decided that it was time. He had seen the husky men moving around and surrounding her as she entered the theater. He had also noticed that bastard she was shacking up with driving her several mornings. And the plainclothes officer,who was another disgrace with a badge. Another dirty cop with money on his side.
