Shielding You (Baytown Boys Book 13) by Maryann Jordan

Author:Maryann Jordan [Jordan, Maryann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-11-16T18:30:00+00:00

14

Her day had been average, for which Hannah was exceedingly grateful. Paperwork, patrols, staff meeting, and a quick check-in with the Mayor. The last item on her list before going home was to drop off paperwork with the magistrate, whose office was in the jail.

Entering, she went through the usual security checks, then down the hall to Marcus Kranski’s office. A handsome, dark-skinned man with a ready smile, he grinned as she walked in.

“Hannah, nice to see you. Have you got something for me?”

“I needed to drop these by. It’s the updated charges for Jonas Smith who was brought in this morning.”

“This is my day to have the chiefs come by,” he said, taking the paperwork from her and giving it a cursory glance. “Dylan was here this morning.”

She had felt on edge ever since last night when Dylan kissed her. All day long, her body had hummed. At first, she wondered if she had a temperature, praying she wasn’t getting sick. But the vibrating electricity that moved throughout her whole body flared every time her thoughts turned to him. Now, hearing his name, she felt the vibrations increase. Pushing those thoughts down, she merely smiled at Marcus, considering her brain had short-circuited and she couldn’t think of anything to say. Relieved that he didn’t notice her lack of response, his gaze stayed on the paperwork.

Looking up, he nodded. “Everything looks fine here. I’ll take care of it.”

With a chin lift, she called out, “Thanks,” and walked out of his office. Rounding the corner, she ran into Luke. Having not seen him since he first started working, she smiled. “Hello, Luke. We’ve met, but I’m sure you’ve met so many people it’s hard to keep their names straight.”

He nodded, his lips barely quirking in an almost-not-there smile. “Yes, Ma’am. I remember you. It’s nice to see you again, Chief Freeman.”

He didn’t give the impression that he had a desire to continue the conversation, so she simply nodded and wished him well. Walking out of the jail, she glanced at the time and smiled. Her day was over, and she could go home and get ready for her date, hoping nothing untoward was going to interrupt again.

Driving home, she thought about the previous evening. Surprised when Dylan had kissed her, she had to admit the kisses from last night were so much more than what she’d remembered from years before. Were we so very different back then? Snorting, she knew the answer. While she was not closed off to love, she certainly guarded her heart more since then.

And Dylan? While he’d earned a reputation as a flirt, she hadn’t heard his name associated with any one woman. And he’d certainly shown the residents of Seaside that he was more than capable of leading their police force.

An hour later, she stood in front of her mirror, filled with a sense of déjà vu. Her hair was styled, her makeup light, and the green wrap dress was once again showcasing her figure. She

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