Mine to Shield: A Second Chance, FBI Standalone Romantic Suspense Novel by Kennedy L. Mitchell

Author:Kennedy L. Mitchell [Mitchell, Kennedy L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: KLM Books
Published: 2024-04-26T00:00:00+00:00

20

MILLIE

TODAY

Something was off about Killian’s behavior that had nothing to do with the asshole he needed to portray.

His thick fingers that were still wrapped around the back of my neck had turned clammy, flexing and twitching against my skin like he couldn’t relax. In the four-seater golf cart, he’d put as much distance as he could between us before tugging me against him, only to push me away once again. It was as if he fought a battle only he could see and feel.

I’d seen similar reactions before during the clinical hours required for my various degrees. Those with trauma or PTSD fought an internal war only they knew about. Even if two people went through the same incident, they would deal with the aftereffects differently. One thing was certain: My friend needed help, someone to listen and not judge. I would need to balance being his friend and falling into my schooling once we finally had a chance to talk alone.

I’d walk that line, anything to help him, so he wouldn’t feel he was alone in that fight. I might not have gone through what he did, but that didn’t mean I couldn’t stand with him. It would be difficult. Some people even turned violent during sessions because they were so angry at the world and what happened to them. But I trusted Killian, knew no matter how angry or volatile he became, I was safe.

I always was with him.

Killian had always been my protector, even when I didn’t realize I needed one.

“I’ll be back to collect you tomorrow at noon to drive you both to the welcome lunch.” The security guy handed Killian the key to our adorable cottage. “Your luggage was delivered earlier and is waiting for you inside.” Turning to Hunter, he hitched his chin toward the cart. “I’ll wait.” With that, he slid behind the wheel and pulled out his phone, thumbs flying over the screen.

Without a word, Killian shoved open the door and motioned for Hunter to go in first. When I tried to follow, a thick arm wrapped around my shoulders, yanking me against a hard chest.

“Let him clear it first,” he whispered into my hair. His arm relaxed its tight hold when I nodded, not fighting him.

A shiver raced down my spine, goose bumps raised along my skin as a powerful gust of chilly wind whipped through the small porch, though it brought the sweet scents of the blooming trees and spring flowers. Taking the moment, I scanned the area, noting the few cottages spread out around us like a tiny little village in the middle of the massive compound. Tall, thick trees swayed in the strong wind, the limbs creaking through the darkness, adding a creepiness factor.

“Clear, sir,” Hunter clipped when he appeared at the door. “Do you need anything before I head out?”

Knowing we had someone listening nearby, I kept my mouth shut and waited for Killian to respond for us.

“Be back around eight. I have some work to get done and can’t waste my time babysitting this one.

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