Finding L.O.V. by K. L. Myers

Author:K. L. Myers [Myers, K. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: KL Myers Publishing
Published: 2018-10-07T04:00:00+00:00

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Two armed men with AK 47s stand guard at the entrance to my home. Once on the property, we pass several other guards. Lillian glances at the armed men and then turns to me, raising an eyebrow. “A little excessive, don’t you think, Lincoln?”

After growing up with the mob, how could she feel six armed men are excessive? “No, Lillian, it’s not excessive. These men are here to protect you and your mother. This is all part of what I’ve been doing over the last few days. If I have to hire ten more to ensure not one hair on either of your heads is hurt, then I will.”

Isabella, Lillian’s mother, glances at her daughter. “He’s right, Lillian. We can never underestimate the Westies.” Her hand reaches out, taking hold of mine and squeezing. “Thank you, Lincoln, for taking me in. No one would have faulted you if you had left me under family protection in New York, but you bringing me out here to be with my daughter during this time means the world to me.” Before I can acknowledge her, Isabella releases my hand, retreating into herself as if no one else were in the car with her. I expect Lillian to question me further about the measures I’ve put in place, but she doesn’t. This buys me yet another delay in having to explain why Angelo will be here in Virginia with us.

Once inside, I introduce Isabella to Gerard. Gerard is head of security and her personal bodyguard. “Isabella, Gerard will be at your service. He will be stationed here on site with his team and will be available to serve you and Lillian 24/7. Don’t let his kind face mislead you. Gerard spent eight years as a Green Beret before starting his own security company. He may look innocent, but he will slice the throat of anyone who means you harm.”

Gerard’s six-foot frame towers over Isabella as his hand reaches out toward to her. “Nice to meet you, Mrs. Vicci. Just pretend I’m not here. I’ll stay out of your way for the most part, but if I feel you are in danger, I will expect you to follow my commands.”

“Nice to meet you as well, Gerard.” Isabella reaches out to shake his hand. “Call me Bella, please. Do you mind showing me to where I’ll be staying? I’d really like to be alone for a bit.”

“Certainly, Mrs. Vicci.” Gerard catches himself, quickly acknowledging his mistake. “Bella, follow me, and I’ll show you to your cottage.”

As they turn to exit, leaving Lillian and myself alone in the den, the sound of gunfire resonates throughout the house. I hear bullets ricochet off the front wall. “Everyone get down!” Gerard yells, forcing Isabella to the floor behind the couch. I hunch over, taking Lillian’s hand in mine and pulling her toward her mother. Lillian reaches for her mother’s hand, and we all run for the safe room located behind the bookcase.

“Stay in there until I come for you,” Gerard roars.

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