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Aiden
We crept toward the front of the house. I scanned the neighborhood for any suspicious vehicles. “I think we have a head start.” I pushed open my front door.
Extending my hand, I stepped aside. “After you.”
She walked inside, I followed, and closed the door.
“It will only take a moment. I can’t allow you out of my sight.”
Her hand shook on the banister as we walked up the wide wooden staircase.
I didn’t know what kind of trouble she was in, but I knew I’d keep her safe. We could discuss why the men were hunting her later.
I peeked at her. “Ms. Kerns…”
“Nadia,” she stated in a shaky voice.
“I won’t allow anyone to hurt you.”
Her lips rose and fell. She followed me into the dark walk-in closet.
“You can have a seat on the bed if you’d like.”
My large hands parted a row of dress shirts. I stepped to the right and pressed the button behind the wooden rod along the wall. The wall slid open, and the lights popped on in the closet.
Her mouth dropped open. “Oh, my god. Are you a trained killer?”
I shrugged, peeking at her over my shoulder. “Not exactly.” I was, but not the way she thought.
Her eyes roamed the large walk-in closet. She stalked toward a row of suits behind her. Nadia’s fingers grazed the medals on the dress uniform.
I stood sideways never taking my eyes off of her.
Nadia’s eyes snapped back meeting my gaze. The glint in her eyes warmed my heart. There was respect, honor, and an underlying level of understanding in her eyes.
“You’re a Navy commander.”
My eyebrows scrounged together. “Yes.”
“My uncle was a navy man. We loved cheering for him in the Veteran’s Day parades.” The memory brought a smile to her face. She may have forgotten her problems for a moment.
The ends of my lips curled upward.
I broke our gaze and stepped into the weapons room.
I’ll need to throw on a comfortable shirt and grab a few clothing items before we leave. Once we’re in the next town over, we’ll stop at the store and pick up food.
I tossed bullets, several weapons, food packs, and various tactical items I utilized in combat into a large navy duffel bag. I’d save the survival food packs in case of an emergency. If we were forced to move from the cabin and into the woods. They’d come in handy.
The Hemi engine hummed as we barreled along the dark desolate road. Nadia stared out the window, her arms crossed her chest.
“Where are we headed, Aiden?” Her eyebrow rose as she turned to me.
Clutching the steering wheel, I peeked at her over my bicep. Fuck must she raise that cute arched eyebrow like that?
“To my cabin in Bonners Ferry.”
