Reach For the Spy by Diane Henders

Author:Diane Henders
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: thriller, suspense, espionage, canada, science fiction, canadian, technological, spy, hardboiled, women sleuths, calgary, alberta
Publisher: Diane Henders

Chapter 30

Kane wisely trailed me at a distance while I strode back to the park, holding onto composure with every fibre of my being. At the park, I kept my pace to a brisk walk. If I started to run, I’d never stop.

Taking long strides I circled the small park again and again. Kane leaned against a tree near the edge of the park, but I avoided looking at him. If he as much as spoke to me, there was a good chance I’d attack him.

The increasing pain in my tired muscles drove me harder. Trapped. Hurt. No way to get home. No privacy at home, either. My sanctuary invaded by strangers. No way out.

I was panting shallowly, and I forced myself into belly breathing. Stay calm. These were the good guys. The good guys who were trying to protect me. I was outside, not underground. Sunshine. Fresh air. Stay calm.

I circled several more times, slowing as my strength faded and the pain nagged insistently. My hands ached and I reminded myself to unclench my fists.

Finally, I couldn’t do it anymore. I trudged to the far side of the park and sank down on the grass with my back to Kane. I rested my forehead on my knees and panted pain and tension and exhaustion.

The sound of someone approaching behind me made me stiffen.

My back was exposed.

Unable to control the urge, I twisted around to look.

Kane.

I turned away and stared into the distance as he sat down beside me, facing the opposite direction. Watching my back, I realized with grudging appreciation.

We sat in silence. My muscles tightened in expectation, but after several minutes it seemed he intended to wait me out. I rolled my shoulders and laid my head on my knees again, trying to dissipate my agitation before I spoke to him.

Finally, the words burst out of me. “Way to push my buttons!”

I didn’t actually add ‘asshole’ out loud, but I was pretty sure he heard it anyway.

Kane sighed. “I’m sorry. I only had a few seconds and I had to get through to you.”

“Yeah, sorry is real nice. When you pull shit like that, saying sorry afterward is a fucking insult.”

“What do you want me to say?”

“Nothing.” I stared off into the distance. “You were bugging me earlier about showing my emotions. As soon as I do, you use it to attack me.”

“Aydan, I wouldn’t...”

“Yes, you would. You just did. You knew how upset I was over you and Arnie getting tortured because of me. And you used it to manipulate me. Made it my fault that another good person was going to get hurt.”

Kane blew out a breath between his teeth. “Aydan, you pulled Rossburn into it. Like it or not, that makes him your responsibility. My job is to keep you safe. Your feelings have to take a backseat to that.”

He frowned over at me in obvious frustration. “I know how tough you are. I’ve always been able to count on you to do what needs to be done.

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