Page 85 of Her Wicked Hero

“And that’s another thing,” she said as Kane walked up on the deck. “What’s Kane doing in California?”

“Following you,” he reiterated.

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Because you and Harold thought I was out of my caveman mind.”

She heard sirens in the distance.

“But Hunter’s been in on this all along?”

“He saw me get an incoming text from Kane today while he was trailing you and Aliana. Hunter wanted to help.”

“You did the right thing wearing the red,” Kane chimed in. Jefferies groaned, and Dex pushed down harder with his foot.

Oops, here it came. Zed was prepared. As soon as the first tear started, he had her in his arms.

“I can’t believe how incredibly brave you are.”

“I’m not brave,” she snuffled against his chest. “I was so scared.”

“Me too,” he breathed into her hair. “Losing you would end my life. I love you so much Marcia.”

“I’m so glad you’re a Neanderthal,” she whispered. “I couldn’t ask anybody better to keep me safe.”

Zed’s arms clutched her tight, and she knew she was home.