Every Step She Takes by Gallant Jannine

Author:Gallant, Jannine [Gallant, Jannine]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Published: 2015-07-07T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Standing in the middle of the lawn, Travis studied the pale blue Victorian house belonging to Rachel and Kane. Pretty, but the swirly detail on the trim was a little much for his taste. His gaze strayed to Grace. She and her sister sat on the front porch with their heads together, deep in conversation, completely oblivious to the fact that he had absolutely nothing to do while they talked. Picking up a dead branch, he tossed it.

“Go fetch.”

Wylie cocked an ear in his direction before plopping onto his butt to scratch.

Jamming his hands in the pockets of his shorts, Travis turned to face the street when the sound of an engine intruded over the din of chirping birds. Kane’s Jeep rolled into the driveway and stopped. Ivy, Rachel’s youngest daughter, jumped out of the back, blond braids bouncing. Jade, the middle daughter, slid from the passenger seat and offered him a shy smile before running after her sister.

Kane slammed the Jeep’s door and strolled over to greet him. “I thought you two left after lunch.”

“We’re on our way, but Grace said she had one more thing to discuss with your wife before we could leave town.”

“They didn’t talk enough last night?”

Travis shook his head. “Apparently not.”

Kane turned to face him, his sharp, blue gaze serious. “Rachel told me what happened in Alaska and in the park. I have connections with the SFPD. I can get some unofficial protection for Grace.”

Travis opened his mouth then closed it when Jade wheeled a bike around the house. She fastened a helmet over her red hair and pushed off down the driveway.

“I’ll be back from soccer practice around five.”

Rachel glanced up. “Did you put on sunscreen?”

The girl rolled her eyes. “I’m not an idiot, Mom.”

Kane grinned. “She’s our calm, well-adjusted one.”

Travis smiled back. The interruption had given him a moment to temper a sharp rebuke. He cleared his throat. “Nothing’s going to happen to Grace on my watch.”

“Rachel mentioned you’d be going back to Seattle—”

“Says who?”

“Grace assumed you have work obligations. If the authorities don’t find this little shit soon, won’t you have to go home?”

“If I do, I’ll take Grace with me.”

“She can be pretty stubborn.”

Travis gritted his teeth. “I’ll keep her safe.”

“You’ll let me know if you need my help?”

He nodded then let out a long breath when the two sisters left the porch. Kane was a good guy and obviously used to being in charge. He didn’t blame the man for questioning his competency, but he didn’t have to like it.

Rachel stopped beside him and gave him a hug. “It was nice getting to know you, Travis. I hope we’ll see you again soon.”

“I’m not going anywhere.”

Grace eyed him sharply, but she didn’t comment.

Kane held out his hand, and Travis shook it.

“I’ll be in touch, just to check in, see if you need anything.”

Travis nodded. “Yeah, thanks.” He turned to Grace. “Ready?”

“Yep.” She kissed Kane’s cheek, hugged her sister and then whistled for the dog.

When Travis headed toward the driver’s side of the car, she shook her head.

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