Above Protection (Imperfect Heroes Book 1) by C. J. Pinard

Author:C. J. Pinard [Pinard, C. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

I did the usual check of the cabin before I let her in. It was quiet and all clear, just as we’d left it. I locked the car then locked the front door behind us, and armed the security system. Rayanne went into her room clutching the white plastic bag in her hand, closing the door behind her.

Flipping on the TV, I checked the silver watch on my wrist and sighed when I saw it was three in the afternoon. Of course there was nothing on and I scrubbed a hand over my face. Suddenly, the government phone in my pocket vibrated. I pulled it out and flipped it open, looking at the screen.

Jack-N-Jill: Still alive, big guy?

I typed as fast as I could on the tiny keyboard: Yes, and so is the vic.

Jack-N-Jill: Great. Text me a watch-call once a day, will you?

I replied: Yes, drill sergeant.

There was no reply after that.

Settling on a local cable access channel that was showing recaps of the town’s high school football game, I set the remote down and went into the kitchen. I pulled out sandwich fixings and made three turkey and cheese sandwiches. I found a bag of chips and poured a little on each plate and then carried both plates out to the living room. The plate with two sandwiches was mine, and I set it on the end-table. I took the other plate to the vic’s room and knocked on the door.

“Come in,” she said.

I opened the door and almost dropped the plate. She was lying on her back on the bed, her long bare legs crossed at the ankles. One arm was propped behind her head, causing her white T-shirt to ride up and show about half her stomach. The other hand held a book. She turned her head and smiled when she saw me.

“Lunch?”

I nodded and set the plate on the night-stand closest to me. She set the book face down on the bed, open to her spot, and grabbed the plate.

Turning to leave, I heard her say, “Thanks, Duke.”

With my hand on the door, I half turned and said with my head down, “I’m eating in front of the TV, so if you want…”

My eyes looked up to meet hers and she smiled while sliding some hair behind her ear. “It’s fine. I’m reading.”

I nodded and shut her door, going back to the living room to eat my lunch.

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