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attractive, but he’d also be first in line at a firing squad if he didn’t keep his distance. Her brothers were protective. Another detective, especially one that wasn’t planning to stick around, wouldn’t top their list as a potential date for their little sister.
    Date. He shook his head to clear that word from his mind.
    The case should be his one and only focus. If he had to do it with a tag along, fine. Hell, it didn’t even bother him if she took all the credit. He wanted to close this and get to Montana where he could work in peace.
    Landon Lloyd came up beside him. “You lucked out. It’s a cushy job helping the boss’s daughter.”
    “Looks that way,” Judson said, eyeing the younger man.
    “Watch out, she’s a handful. At least, that’s the rumor.” His thin lips parted into a sneer-like smile. “It’s the main reason I keep my distance from her, though she’s always flirting with me.”
    Judson raised his brow. He heard rumors how Landon pursued Sunny, but she always shot him down. “Really, I hadn’t noticed.”
    Landon pulled at his neckline. His gaze darted around the room. “Well, I’m just warning you. She’s a cute thing, but it wouldn’t be wise to get involved with the boss’s only daughter.”
    “I’ll keep that in mind,” Judson muttered. He threw himself into his chair, leaned back and tossed his feet on his desk. He couldn’t afford to become personally involved with anyone he worked with. He needed to keep his distance. He had to keep his distance if he wanted his sanity. That lesson he’d learned the hard way, after he’d lost Roxanne.

Chapter Three
    The sharp rap on the front door echoed through her apartment and Sunny jumped. One of the photographs slipped from her hand and fell to the rug which covered the worn wooden floor. Chocolate meowed, jumped from the edge of the yellow leather sofa then took off for the safety of the bedroom. Sunny hadn’t realized how quiet the room had become. The crime scene photos absorbed all of her attention.
    On her way to the door, she looked over the top of her reading glasses to check the clock on the far wall. Relieved, she smiled, and pushed her glasses up the ridge of her nose. There was plenty of time before she needed to get ready for work.
    Pulling the door open as far as the chain allowed, her eyes widened when she recognized her visitor. Pleasure welled up inside of her at the sight of Judson standing on the doorstep. At the same time, a cold grip of dread climbed her spine. She’d avoided his calls the last couple of days in hopes he’d forget about her. Apparently he was as persistent as she.
    “Detective Blackwolf, how can I help you?” She sounded breathless, excited even, and it annoyed her. Just because he sent her pulse into hyper-speed didn’t mean she had to let him know.
    “I stopped by to make sure you’re okay.”
    “Yes, I’m fine. Thanks. Have a good night.” She started to close the door, but he slapped his palm against the wood.
    “I’ve called and left several messages.” He raised one eyebrow a fraction and continued, “How about letting me in for a chat?”
    “About what?”
    “You can figure it out.” He stared at her through the narrow slit in the door, his expression devoid of humor.
    “Hmm, you’re full of intrigue, hang on a sec.” Sunny closed the door to release the chain and paused chewing on her lower lip. If only she had pretended not to be at home. She needed to invest in a peep hole so she could screen her visitors. Taking a deep breath, she released the lock and gestured him inside with a defeated wave of her hand. “Come on in. Let’s talk.”
    As he sauntered past her, hands tucked inside the front pockets of his trousers, her gaze drifted to the taut fabric stretched over his behind. Heat flared on her cheeks, and she looked away, but not before her glasses slid down to the tip of her nose.
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    Judson soaked in her appearance, but controlled his grin. A pair of