In All My Life by Ciara Knight

Author:Ciara Knight [Knight, Ciara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781939081520
Publisher: Defy the Dark Publishing LLC

Chapter 13

The night remained quiet as he finished his story, but the lines around his mouth, the darkening in his eyes, and the tension of his muscles spoke volumes. “I had to ask,” Helen said, breaking the silence. “Something about that man warned me not to trust him. At first, I thought he might be the one who threw the brick through the window.”

“What did he look like?” Larson asked.

“Like he’d spent too many mornings in the company of doughnuts. For lack of a better description, a pig. Thin, bristly hair, sweaty, and pug-nosed. I had suspected he was the boss you told me about.”

Larson snapped out of his haze and paced around the kitchen island, rubbing the back of his neck. “You were right, it was my boss.” His face turned red with anger.

So, that’s it, Helen thought. It was the pig with the power trip. But why involve her in their office drama? “I know he’s been giving you a hard time, but why would he go through the trouble to find me and corner me like that?”

“I’m not sure, but I intend to find out.”

“Think he might be our brick thrower?”

Larson shrugged. “What gave you that impression?”

“I can’t really say. I hate to admit it, but I have a lot of experience being around men with evil intentions, and he gave off that vibe. I know that isn’t real evidence, but trust me, I’ve perfected my jerk radar.”

“True, that’s not much to go on.” He circled the island again, his pacing making her feel dizzy.

“But you believe me. You also think he could be the one harassing us.” Helen blocked his path and took his hands in hers, reaching out with not only her touch but her heart. “I thought it was my past catching up to me. Or Sarah’s ex-husband. Now, I’m not sure.”

“Neither am I. I know the man resents me. He’s jealous of my career on the force, but to take it this far? I don’t know.” He kissed each knuckle on her hands then leaned his forehead to hers. “Listen, if it is him, I’ll figure it out. He tried baiting me earlier into letting my guard down. It felt like he was planning something, but I won’t let anything happen again.”

She squeezed his hands reassuringly to let him know she wasn’t judging. “Why didn’t you tell me what happened when you asked about your sister?” He tried to step back, but she kept hold of his hands. “You thought I’d be afraid? That I’d worry you were some violent thug.”

He nodded, his strong jaw line wilting with concern. “You have the right. Your past experiences with men should make you want to run from me now that you know.”

“I can’t run,” Helen said, inching her face closer so he’d look at her.

“Why?”

Helen lifted her foot, drawing his attention to the floor. “I don’t have any shoes on and my feet are still sore a little.”

He shook his head and chuckled. “You aren’t

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