The Hunt by Davidson King & J.M. Dabney

Author:Davidson King & J.M. Dabney [King , Davidson & Dabney, J.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-02T18:30:00+00:00

15

ANDY

The following morning while I was sitting in the kitchen nursing a cup of coffee Ray told me he was going to meet Finn Mac to see if he could talk to Benji about the street cameras.

“I just need fifteen minutes to get dressed and we can go,” I said as I went to the sink to pour the rest of my coffee out.

“No.” Ray’s voice was sharp. Turning I saw his eyes go soft. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to snap at you. Look.” He stepped into my space. One hand touched my cheek, the other my shoulder. “I’m not sure bringing you all over the city while I ask hardened criminals and shystee strangers questions is exactly keeping you safe. Theodore Bradford has generously given me Richie when I’m in need of him, and I exposed you to people I probably shouldn’t have yesterday.”

I couldn’t help the laugh that burst from my mouth. “The hulking and terrifying looking guy that practically set me on fire with his eyes? I’m supposed to feel safer with him by myself?”

“Yes.” Ray spoke in a way that brokered no argument. “If you fear him others fear him, and they should. There’s not a lowlife, executive, or cop who doesn’t know Richie Callaghan and who he works for. Fucking with you while you’re with Richie would be a grave mistake for anyone.”

Part of trusting Ray was trusting who he allowed around me and where he took me. He didn’t feel comfortable taking me to see Finn Mac or back to the dilapidated part of the city. That was evident in his expression.

“Okay, Ray.”

“Thank you.” He gave me a chaste kiss before walking out of the kitchen to finish getting ready.

Even though I wasn’t joining him, I still took a shower and got ready for the day. I didn’t think going out would be a great idea, and when Richie arrived, I didn’t want to just be in my boxers.

I was ready to argue with Ray when we got home last night about his need to have a babysitter for me, but when he spooned behind me and thanked me for not fighting him on the protection, I melted into a pile of goo. Of course, the goo also prevented me from asking Ray more about his past.

When there was a knock on the front door, I yelped. Ray didn’t laugh as I expected him to, he kissed my forehead, told me it was just Richie. I was so jumpy these days, no wonder why but sometimes my own fear of the situation got the better of me.

When Ray opened the door, I saw Richie, all eight hundred feet of him. I wondered if he had to crouch and shimmy to get through the doorway.

“Thanks for doing this, Richie.” Ray patted him on his thick arm.

“I do what the boss tells me to. I’m told I gotta keep your little lamb safe. I’ll do it.” Richie’s voice was so deep I felt the vibration through my feet.

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