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My mind races a mile per minute, and my heart might burst out of my chest.
This man—this crazy, absolutely out-of-this-world, scorchingly hot man will be the death of me. Even if I somehow survive him, once he’s done with me, I’m not sure I’ll even recognize myself. Because so help me God, I can’t deny it. When Nik stared into my eyes and calmly threatened to kill anyone who dared to touch me, I was thrilled.
Not terrified or concerned.
Thrilled.
I’m nothing but thrilled that this impossibly dangerous man feels such a powerful urge to protect me.
Real life bullets are flying around our heads and angry Irish mobsters are racing to kill us as we run for our lives—yet, all I can think about is that I want to jump into Nik’s arms and beg him to take me until I can’t remember my own name.
“Kat, pull into that driveway over there,” Nik says, pointing to a spot to our right. “Quickly, now. Before they come around the turn.”
I rush to pull into the driveway he is indicating, slowing down before asking, “Why are we stopping?”
“Get out of the car,” he says once the car comes to a full stop, opening his door.
I stare at him, confused, and he comes around the driver’s side with a sigh. Wordlessly, he opens my door and drags me out of the car himself.
Vladmir rushes to take my place behind the steering wheel, closing the driver’s side door shut.
Nik pulls me into his arms before addressing the other man. “You know what to do.”
With a nod, Vladmir drives away.
I stare at the car as it leaves, dumbfounded again. I tilt my head back to look at Nik. “What are we doing here?” I ask.
“Hiding.” He directs me towards the house. “Good. Nobody’s home,” he murmurs to himself while pulling me by my hand. He doesn’t stop until we’re standing behind the single-family home, completely hidden from the road.
“Now, what?” I ask impatiently.
“Now, we wait,” Nik says.
“Why are we here, and where did Vladmir go?”
“It was the first place I spotted, and Vladmir’s leading McGuire’s men away from us.”
“Why?”
“They were getting too close for comfort. I didn’t want them to catch up to us with you in the car. And I wasn’t sure how much longer you’d keep it together before you slammed the car into a tree.”
With an insulted huff, I retort, “Well, I’m sorry I’m not as cool and collected as you when bullets are zipping past my head. This little adventure may be just another day in the office for you, but let me tell you—it’s not commonplace in my life.”
Nik sighs. “Kat, I didn’t mean it like that. You did great—much better than most people would’ve managed in that situation. I’m just trying to get you to safety as soon as possible, as I promised you I would. You shouldn’t even have been in danger in the first place. That’s on me, and I’m so sorry—more than I can say.”
“Oh, please. I’m a big girl. I can take care of myself.”
“I know. You got us our getaway car, after all. Still…”
“You’re damn right I did. And I’ll have you know I had the entire driving thing under control. If you hadn’t startled me with your neanderthal display of jealousy, I would’ve been completely fine.”
“My what? Oh, you mean Vlad’s hand. Kat, about that?—”
“No, listen to me. I know you think I’m a helpless damsel in distress?—”
Nik scoffs. “I most certainly do not.”
“No, you do. Don’t lie. But I’ll have you know I’ve managed just fine for twenty-six years without your condescending, supercilious, overprotective ass.”
