Page 82 of Defending Love
“There was some interesting circumstantial evidence.”
“Eli said to follow his gut. I followed mine. Mine said you couldn’t do that.”
“I couldn’t, but I’m starting to believe he’s not far off with the murder-for-hire theory.” Damien kissed her cheek. “Stay safe.”
She turned, seeing me standing in the hallway. “I’m safe.”
Damien pointed at me. “Thirty minutes ago, I was ready to fire your ass.”
“You can fire me right now. I’m not leaving Dani.”
“Until you know she’s safe?” he added.
“I’m not leaving period.”
Damien looked at Dani and back to me with a shake of his head before exiting through the door. Once he was gone, Dani secured the lock and turned, her knowing grin on display. “I told you it wasn’t him.”
“I’m eighty percent certain you’re right.”
“Only eighty?” She came in my direction, and I met her halfway, my hands going to her waist and hers going to my shoulders. “You’re not leaving?”
“No.”
“You told Damien that.”
“I did.” I kissed her nose. “I’m fucking in love with you. I’m not going to fight it.”
“You’re in love with me?”
“Yes.”
“I think I could be in love with you.”
“You think?” I asked.
“Well, you were going to shoot my brother.”
“No, I would only have shot if it hadn’t been Damien at the door, but our FBI guys.”
Dani took a step back, reaching out and holding my hand. “I never thought of that.”
I tugged her back until she was flush against me. “That’s why I’m here. You don’t need to worry. I’ve got it covered.” I looked down at my suit. “I’m going to change back into my blue jeans and save this suit for tomorrow’s executive board meeting. Then, I’m going to find out all I can about Carol Webster.”
“I’m going to do more homework on Preston Ayers. If Dad didn’t like him, I can’t in good faith agree to have him on our board.”
“Hey,” I said, “if you’re not currently a member of the executive board, how do you get a say?”
“I have Mom’s proxy.”
“What does she think about Ayers?”
Dani nodded. “I’m going to find out.”
Chapter
Thirty-Two
Dani
