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only saying it because someone is forcing you. Appearing with another guy would most certainly enrage him and most likely cause him to take further steps.”
    “Further steps might get him caught.” Or I could end up dead.
    “It’s too risky.”
    “Maybe it’s time to take some risks instead of living in fear.” She closed her eyes and let his embrace keep her terror at bay.
    “Give me some time and I’ll figure out something to keep you safe.” He pressed his lips to her temple. “We’ll fix this.”
    We? She told herself not to get caught up on a single word, or how good it felt to have his arms around her. They were from two different worlds and even if the feelings were still there, it couldn’t work. She wanted a husband and a family…but he was her past, not her future.

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    Chapter Five
    T urner stood on his porch watching the sun peek over the horizon and sipped his coffee. While most of his coworkers chose houses close to the hospital, he preferred the solitude of the country. He could look out any window in the house and see rolling land and trees. Peace and quiet. And his two story log home took advantage of the views.
    That morning, the view did nothing to relax him. His thoughts were full of Leena and what to do about her stalker. The idea of her being in danger didn’t sit well with him and brought out the protector in him. He wanted her with him so he could shield her. Instead, she was camped out in her bus at a hotel near the hospital with her crew inside. He didn’t like that she was alone on the bus. It was dangerous and he was surprised Kendrick had agreed to it.
    A cloud of dust spilling up from the road caught his attention. “I knew he’d come,” he said to himself. He polished off his coffee and headed around the house to greet his visitor.
    He turned the corner of the house just as the undercover police cruiser came to a stop at the bottom of the steps of his front deck. Detective Mason Hazelwood stepped out in plainclothes, but his gun was clearly visible and his badge hung on the belt of his jeans. Mason was one of the most dedicated police officers Turner had ever met. He did what he could to make the community a better place. I hope he can help Leena.
    “Not everyone loves mornings as much as you.” Mason pushed the car door shut with a bang. “How about some coffee?”
    “Come on in. There’s a pot with your name on it.” He climbed the steps and opened the door before he glanced back at the detective. “Thanks for coming.”
    “It better be good. I worked the night shift and have to be back on in a few hours. I need some sleep.”
    “Just ten minutes of your time and you can go home to your bed.”
    “My lonely bed,” Mason complained, following him into the kitchen. “Tina’s gone. It wasn’t working.”
    “Sorry, man.” Turner poured the coffee and kept from looking back at his friend. Tina wasn’t worth Mason’s time. She was trouble and he’d gotten tired of seeing his friend angry over the latest stunt she pulled.
    “Yeah.” Mason pulled out one of the bar stools and sat down with a huff. “She went back to Ohio to her ex, but that’s okay. Anyway, what was so important that I had to stop over after going off the clock?”
    “You’ve heard about the charity event this weekend, right?”
    “Oh, yeah. I’ve heard nothing else. My niece is a huge fan of Leena’s and my boss is pissed I’ve requested off for the day so I can take her. If I wasn’t a doting uncle, I’d be working that mess and I’ve spent enough time doing crowd control.”
    Turner set a mug in front of Mason before refilling his own. “Then you know who Leena is.”
    Mason’s eyebrow shot up and he shook his head, grinning. “Man, she’s out of your league.”
    “We’re old friends—”
    “Sure.” Mason’s doubt coated the word as he brought the mug to his lips. “You’ve been working too many hours.”
    “This is serious, Mason.” He set his coffee aside and eyed